Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart At the age of 25, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart left Salzburg and Archbishop Colloredo to begin a new life in Vienna. After being dismissed by the archbishop's chief chamberlain in June 1781, he gained the longed-for independence in the Austrian capital.
Eventful years followed for Mozart in Vienna: He celebrated a great success with the opera "The Abduction from the Seraglio" and married Constanze Weber in St. Stephen's Cathedral. The couple's financial circumstances were often difficult, despite Constanze's musical talent and passion, and while Mozart meticulously documented his compositions, Constanze took care of family life.
During the day, Mozart devoted himself to teaching; in the evenings, he gave concerts, taking particular pride in having gained 174 subscribers for his concert series. The concert series in the spring of 1784 underscored both his versatility and his creative energy. His music usually originated in his mind and was only written down later—his works were of inestimable value to him.
The Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major was most likely premiered in June 1784 by his student Barbara Ployer. The complexity and originality of this concerto made it a work that also impressed figures like Clara Schumann.
Numerous contemporaries, including the Irish tenor Michael Kelley, admired Mozart's artistry. Each of his concerts was an event in which he thrilled the audience with new compositions and his virtuoso playing.
Over the years, Mozart's circumstances deteriorated, and although he was still very productive in 1791, his life came to a tragic end. His last piano concerto, the Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major, was premiered just a few months before his death, when he was struggling with personal and financial difficulties.
To this day, Mozart's music transcends time and conveys important messages to us. His farewell to life and the atmosphere of spring are reflected in his works, revealing the depth of his feelings.
His farewell to life and the feeling of spring are mirrored in his works.