The Lasting Musical Impact of Ludwig Van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus

Many people compare the musical 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, however they continue to be a musical inspiration in today’s world. Many people of the early classical music period reacted differently to both of the musician’s works because of the unique way they chose to create and present their music. These musician’s 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 performing at the early age of seven. The age at which Beethoven played is not known. However, â€Å"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. Beethoven’s family had performed at the Court of the Elector of Cologne for many years. Beethoven’s 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. Mozart’s f... ...2015. http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/40258pg3?q=mozart&search=quick&pos=5&_start=1#firsthit Wagele, Elizabeth. Elizabeth Wagele. â€Å"Beethoven’s Personality and Music: The Introverted Romantic.† Accessed: 27 May 2015. http://www.wagele.com/Beeth-personality.html Salter, Hannah. Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Website. â€Å"Testament.† 2001. Accessed: 25 May 2015. http://www.lvbeethoven.com/Bio/BiographyHeiligenstadtTestament.html Yoho, Agencja. Encyclopedia. â€Å"Beethoven’s Output.† Accessed: 26 May 2015. http://www.beethoven.org.pl/en/encyklopedia/beethoven/tworczosc Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791. â€Å"Biography.† Accessed: 26 May 2015. http://www.its.caltech.edu/~tan/Mozartreq/main.html Beethoven, Ludwig Van (1770-1827). Accessed: 26 May 2015. http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Biographies/mainbiographies/B/beethoven/2.html