Great Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

If composers were emoji ... I think we know who he'd be. #JusticeForSalieri

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Classical Nerd is a weekly video series covering music history, theoretical concepts, and techniques, hosted by composer, pianist, and music history aficionado Thomas Little.

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- Thomas Little: Dance! #2 in E minor, Op. 1 No. 2, performed by Rachel Fellows, Michael King, and Bruce Tippette
- Unknown Artist: Mozart’s New Booty: [original upload: OMoyvHwPCrU]

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[ClassicalNerd]

Forgive me if I'm more odd in this episode than usual; it's just that time of the semester. #JusticeForSalieri

[Richard.Atkinson]

I couldn’t agree more with your discussion about child prodigies - they are incredibly common, whereas composers like Mozart are not.

[KenL]

You can certainly argue composer vs. composer on technical merits, accomplishments, etc., but I'll say one thing - if I ever find myself whistling or humming a melody without even realizing it, more often than not, it's Mozart. The man had a gift for melody that, to me, went far beyond anyone else.

[Richard.Atkinson]

Haydn’s 46th Symphony reprises the minuet in its finale - more “cyclical” than anything in the Jupiter Symphony, and composed before it. It may have been Beethoven’s inspiration for doing the same thing in his 5th Symphony.

[johannagarzon]

It's so difficult to make a good and fair video about "His Majesty Mozart", and you did a brilliant work. A prodigy is different from a genius just because hit it first is not the same as hit it better. Kudos. #JusticeForSalieri

[ericrakestraw]

Great video on the life of Mozart. I hope that you'll eventually make longer videos on Bach and Beethoven (at least 30 min.) because these masters deserve more than just three minutes and eight minutes, respectively.

[suzyserling]

Excellent presentation!!, …..well, I gave Thomas Hill this opinion many other times!….a prehistoric person like me who only had books, records and cassettes for many years appreciates someone who can offer descriptions that have common sense and facts about the times in which Mozart lived!!. Thomas, your explanation regarding Salieri, the “Mozart Effect”, social environment of Mozart’times are extremely valuable. Thank you in the name of music lovers, music therapists, etc., etc….and thanks to You Tube!

[popolala]

Thanks for making another great video essay!

[swymaj]

Leopold was a somewhat well-known composer and music teacher in his own right.

[ferrps]

There’s always a plane in the background with Schoenberg.

[jackjack]

His early works (ones written at age 17~23) are not just juvenila.
Mozart Masses, Litanies, Vespers | Selection of Best Moments:

[emilynightingale]

Perfect timing with this video, we're studying Mozart in music right now (the magic flute). Could you please do a video on Borodin or Vaughan Williams. (absolutely love your videos by the way (very informative))

[profnagarajan]

There is genius composer by name 'Ilaiyarajah' in our Tamil Nadu, India. Your series on 'great composers' would remain incomplete without a mention of his story. Hence, try to complete it, If you can. You will surely be astonished to learn about his musical prowess and his story. Wish you the best of luck.

[bruceweaver]

Would like to see you do a presentation on the following:

Arthur S. Sullivan. (1847-1900). The Gilbert & Sullivan operas have lasted through several decades. His Tempest music and Symphony in C have become victims of a curious law: They were vitally important in the Victorian Era, and lost their popularity when the Era was complete.

Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975). I always thought this composer’s work was the successor to Charles Ives. His score for Hitchcock’s “Psycho” is a classic, yet his film score for “Devil and Daniel Webster” is a masterpiece of recycling American Folk Tunes into a unique composition. His Symphony of 1941 is equally a masterpiece because the dark dissonances of the work are transformed into a roar of major keys in constant revelry—especially E-flat major.

[classicalmusic]

Great video! I believe the guy on the picture you used for Süssmayr is actually Johann Franz Xaver Sterkel, another composer from that era.

[smileysmile]

Great program! Fresh perspective on Mozart's life and art. What's the rare keyboard piece you mention after the "Dissonance" Quartet? Been trying to search for it phonetically, but not having any luck. Eine Kleine Geeg (sp?). I wanna hear it!

[sergeiorlov]

A true firestarter, twisted firestarter.

[firepyro]

id definitely say that bachs second french suite, and much of his work, does share motives between the movements

[anncutler]

Do you have a favorite Mozart biography?

[swymaj]

Kids actually sing Lick My Own Arse sometimes. That actually happened.