sons and holding concerts.Mozart later wrote Don Giovanni and The marriage of Figaro and these were highly acclaimed pieces. Eventually, Mozart's popularity faded and his music was found to be too complicated and hard to follow. Mozart's music was very versatile and his masterpieces were in many forms. His piano concertos are very important and are popular pieces. Mozart was also a master of the opera, writing many popular operas in his time. During his last year, Mozart was more successful. He wrote and opera and a Requiem, which he did not finish. W.A. Mozart's great passion in his work can be felt in many of his various works and his style is that of the utmost perfection and can never be replicated. Mozart died in 1791, in Vienna at the age of just 35.Ludwig Van Beethoven came in the later part of the Classical Period and helped bridge this period with the Romantic era. Beethoven is considered by many the greatest musician to ever play and is a mere genius. His influence is felt today and will continue to be felt throughout time, with his pieces being so dramatic and profound that they will never be lost. Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, into a family of musicians. Beethoven was not as much a child star as Mozart but did accomplish many things as a youth. Beethoven played for Mozart at age sixteen and Mozart said, "Keep your eyes on him; some day he will give the world something to talk about." When Beethoven was twenty-two he left Germany and went to Vienna, to study with Joseph Haydn.Beethoven had a extremely rough upbringing, with his father being an alcoholic and a very abusive person. Many of Beethoven's works are based on the horrendous experiences he had growing up. Beethoven had two brothers, both younger. Beethoven's father died when he was young, so he was forced to take care of the family. Beethoven was a self-educated, very vain and self-absorbed man. He had very high expectations and was...
