Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1756–1791
9 pieces · Classical
Musical context
Galant & Classical · 18th c.
During the eighteenth century, galant styles favored tuneful melody and lighter textures alongside continuing contrapuntal traditions. Haydn and Mozart developed symphonic, chamber, and operatic forms within a world of court patronage, publishing, and expanding public concerts. Enlightenment culture shaped this environment, while Beethoven’s early career crossed the upheavals of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. Explore the era →
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Concerto (2)
Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major
A foundational flute concerto combining buoyant Classical phrasing, elegant lyricism, and agile passagework across three movements....
Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major
Mozart’s best-known horn concerto pairs lyrical elegance with hunting-call energy and a famously spirited rondo finale....