Chapter 33: Mozart and Chamber Music
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Key Points
- The Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who started to write music before the age of five.
- Although he lived only thirty-five years, Mozart made significant contributions to nearly all musical genres, including the symphony, sonata, concerto, chamber music, sacred music, and various types of opera (buffa, or comic; seria, or serious; and Singspiel, or with spoken dialogue).
- Mozart's music is notable for its lyrical melodies, colorful orchestration, and dramatic content.
- One of Mozart's best-known works is Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music), a serenade for strings.
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