The Lasting Musical Impact of Ludwig Van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus

Many people compare the melodyal works of Ludwig Van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart because of the styles of music that they produced. They were also similar because of their age and the music period in which they created in. Throughout their lives these two composers had vastly different customs and behaviors. Each composer contributed to their own unique styles of music, nevertheless they continue to be a musical theater inspiration in todays world. Many people of the early classical music period reacted otherwise to two of the musicians works because of the unique way they chose to create and present their music. These musicians created a lasting effect on the musical world that we see today. Although Mozart was older than Beethoven by fifteen years they were brought up in extremely different environments. Early on in their lives both children were recognized because of their talent with music. They were both better know as prodigy children. Mozart started his career on the harpsichord when he was only three years of age, and execute at the early age of seven. The age at which Beethoven played is not known. However, It is clear that at a very early age he received instruction from his father on the piano and the violin. Tradition adds that the child, made to stand at the keyboard, was often in tears. (Grove music online, Joseph Kerman) Mozart, as well, received instruction from his father, however it is said that at an early age he could play an instrument by ear. Beethovens family had performed at the Court of the Elector of cologne water for many years. Beethovens father was a local musician, first as a young soprano, and then through his adult years a tenor. He could also play the violin and piano. Mozarts f... ...2015. http//www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/40258pg3?q=mozart&search=quick&pos=5&_start=1firsthitWagele, Elizabeth. Elizabeth Wagele. Beethovens Personality and Music The Introverted Romantic. Accessed 27 May 2015. http//www.wagele.com/Beeth-personality.htmlSalter, Hannah. Ludwig Van Beethovens Website. Testament. 2001. Accessed 25 May 2015.http//www.lvbeethoven.com/Bio/BiographyHeiligenstadtTestament.htmlYoho, Agencja. Encyclopedia. Beethovens Output. Accessed 26 May 2015.http//www.beethoven.org.pl/en/encyklopedia/beethoven/tworczoscWolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791. Biography. Accessed 26 May 2015. http//www.its.caltech.edu/tan/Mozartreq/main.htmlBeethoven, Ludwig Van (1770-1827). Accessed 26 May 2015.http//www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Biographies/mainbiographies/B/beethoven/2.html