His compositions primarily fall within the symphony genre, contributing to the development of classical music.
Leopold Mozart was a German composer, violinist, and music theorist, known for his influential work in music education.
He is best known as the father and teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, significantly impacting his son's musical career.
Biography
Early Life
Johann Georg Leopold Mozart was born on November 14, 1719, in Augsburg, Germany, to Johann Georg Mozart, a bookbinder, and his second wife, Anna Maria Sulzer. From a young age, he exhibited musical talent, singing as a choirboy and later becoming a skilled violinist and organist. He attended the Jesuit school, St. Salvator, where he excelled in his studies, graduating magna cum laude in 1735. Despite his parents' aspirations for him to become a Catholic priest, Leopold pursued his passion for music, eventually withdrawing from the St. Salvator Lyzeum to continue his education in Salzburg.
Career
Leopold Mozart's career as a composer and music theorist flourished in Salzburg, where he enrolled at the Benedictine University in 1737. He earned a Bachelor of Philosophy in 1738 and dedicated much of his life to music, becoming well-known for his contributions to violin pedagogy. His most notable work, the violin textbook "Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule," published in 1756, remains influential in music education. He is perhaps best remembered today as the father and teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, nurturing his son's prodigious talent and guiding his early musical development.
Legacy
Leopold Mozart passed away on May 28, 1787, leaving behind a rich legacy as a composer and educator. His influence on his son Wolfgang is profound, as he played a crucial role in shaping the young Mozart's musical career. Leopold's contributions to music theory and education continue to be recognized, solidifying his place in the history of classical music.
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Discography
Famous Horn - und Trumpet Concertos1994
- 1.Trumpet Concerto in D major6:38
- 2.Horn Concerto in D major, TWV 51:D810:01
- 3.Concerto for Trumpet and 2 Horns in D major: I. Adagio II. Allegro moderato11:47
- 4.Trumpet Concerto in D major, TWV 51:D78:19
- 5.Horn Concerto in E-Flat Major13:57
- 6.Trumpet Concerto in E flat major, Hob.VIIe:116:00
W.A. Mozart: Bassoon Concerto, K. 191 / Notturno, K. 286 / Serenata notturna, K. 239 / L. Mozart: Trumpet Concerto1992
- 1.Serenata Notturna in D major, K. 239: Marcia: Maestoso4:44
- 2.Serenata Notturna in D major, K. 239: Menuetto - Trio4:52
- 3.Serenata Notturna in D major, K. 239: Rondeau: Allegretto6:37
- 4.Concerto in B-flat major for Bassoon & Orchestra, K. 191: Allegro7:00
- 5.Concerto in B-flat major for Bassoon & Orchestra, K. 191: Andante ma adagio6:44
- 6.Concerto in B-flat major for Bassoon & Orchestra, K. 191: Rondo: Tempo di Menuetto4:27
- 7.Notturno in D major for 4 Orchestras, K. 286 (269a): Andante8:26
- 8.Notturno in D major for 4 Orchestras, K. 286 (269a): Allegretto grazioso2:37
- 9.Notturno in D major for 4 Orchestras, K. 286 (269a): Menuetto - Trio7:19
- 10.Concerto in D major for Trumpet & Orchestra: Andante7:28
- 11.Concerto in D major for Trumpet & Orchestra: Allegro moderato4:35
Wintermusik1992
- 1.Die vier Jahreszeiten: Der Winter3:16
- 2.Die vier Jahreszeiten: Der Winter1:52
- 3.Die vier Jahreszeiten: Der Winter2:52
- 4.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene0:24
- 5.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene1:08
- 6.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene2:52
- 7.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene0:51
- 8.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene1:01
- 9.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene1:11
- 10.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene0:51
- 11.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene3:20
- 12.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene2:10
- 13.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene4:24
- 14.King Arthur: Die Frost-Szene0:51
- 15.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:21
- 16.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur1:05
- 17.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur2:13
- 18.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:20
- 19.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur2:01
- 20.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur1:26
- 21.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur1:06
- 22.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur1:32
- 23.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:20
- 24.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur1:29
- 25.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur2:41
- 26.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur3:03
- 27.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:44
- 28.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:53
- 29.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:56
- 30.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:32
- 31.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:28
- 32.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur0:20
- 33.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt F-dur1:32
- 34.Die Jahreszeiten: Der Winter3:41
- 35.Die Jahreszeiten: Licht Und Leben Sind Geschwaechet2:08
- 36.Die Jahreszeiten: Der Winter1:58
- 37.Die Jahreszeiten: Der Winter2:42
- 38.Die Jahreszeiten: Der Winter3:26
- 39.Die Jahreszeiten: Der Winter5:10
Horn Concerti1991
- 1.Concerto in D major for three corni da caccia and strings: Vivace4:18
- 2.Concerto in D major for three corni da caccia and strings: Grave4:32
- 3.Concerto in D major for three corni da caccia and strings: Presto3:00
- 4.Concerto in F major for two horns and strings, RV 539: Allegro3:32
- 5.Concerto in F major for two horns and strings, RV 539: Larghetto3:18
- 6.Concerto in F major for two horns and strings, RV 539: Allegro2:38
- 7.Concerto in F major for two wind groups and strings, HWV 334: Pomposo3:10
- 8.Concerto in F major for two wind groups and strings, HWV 334: Allegro2:25
- 9.Concerto in F major for two wind groups and strings, HWV 334: A tempo ordinario4:08
- 10.Concerto in F major for two wind groups and strings, HWV 334: Largo6:20
- 11.Concerto in F major for two wind groups and strings, HWV 334: Allegro2:25
- 12.Sinfonia da Caccia in G major for four horns and strings: Vivace5:32
- 13.Sinfonia da Caccia in G major for four horns and strings: Andante, più tosto un poco allegretto2:43
- 14.Sinfonia da Caccia in G major for four horns and strings: Menuett4:52
- 15.Sinfonia da Caccia in G major for four horns and strings: Vivace2:47
Alphorn Concertos1991
- 1.Sinfonia Pastorella for Alphorn and String Orchestra: Allegro4:26
- 2.Sinfonia Pastorella for Alphorn and String Orchestra: Andante sempre piano3:12
- 3.Sinfonia Pastorella for Alphorn and String Orchestra: Presto3:22
- 4.Dialogue avec la nature for Alphorn, Piccolo and Orchestra: Dialogue15:16
- 5.Dialogue avec la nature for Alphorn, Piccolo and Orchestra: Rondo4:04
- 6.Concertino Rustico for Alphorn and String Orchestra: Allegro3:07
- 7.Concertino Rustico for Alphorn and String Orchestra: Rubato, a piacere3:33
- 8.Concertino Rustico for Alphorn and String Orchestra: Allegro vivace3:15
- 9.Concerto for Alphorn and Orchestra: Betruf: Largo - Moderato - Largo6:18
- 10.Concerto for Alphorn and Orchestra: Hirtentanz: Scherzo2:35
- 11.Concerto for Alphorn and Orchestra: Pastorale: Misterioso - Lento7:42
- 12.Concerto for Alphorn and Orchestra: Totentanz: Barbaro - Furioso - Barbaro5:19
Jack Lemmon Tells the Musical Tale of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf1991
- 1.Peter and the Wolf (Op. 67)27:24
- 2.Children's Symphony10:36
Grétry / Haydn / L. Mozart / Stamitz / Telemann1990
- 1.La Rosière Republicaine: I. Danse légére1:11
- 2.La Rosière Republicaine: II. Gavotte gracieuse1:31
- 3.La Rosière Republicaine: III. Contredanse1:22
- 4.La Rosière Republicaine: IV. Romanze1:33
- 5.La Rosière Republicaine: V. Danse générale1:01
- 6.La Rosière Republicaine: VI. Pas de trois2:06
- 7.La Rosière Republicaine: VII. Gavotte et “La Carmagnole”3:37
- 8.Concerto in C major for Cello and Orchestra: I. Allegro con spirito10:16
- 9.Concerto in C major for Cello and Orchestra: II. Andante poco moderato5:25
- 10.Concerto in C major for Cello and Orchestra: III. Rondo. Allegro4:50
- 11.Concerto in E-flat major for 2 Oboes, 2 Horns and Strings: I. Allegro2:44
- 12.Concerto in E-flat major for 2 Oboes, 2 Horns and Strings: II. Largo1:33
- 13.Concerto in E-flat major for 2 Oboes, 2 Horns and Strings: III. Vivace1:53
- 14.Concerto No. 4 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, Hob. VIId:4: I. Allegro moderato6:35
- 15.Concerto No. 4 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, Hob. VIId:4: II. Adagio6:27
- 16.Concerto No. 4 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, Hob. VIId:4: III. Allegro4:17
- 17.Concerto for Trumpet, 2 Horns, Strings and Continuo: I. Adagio7:15
- 18.Concerto for Trumpet, 2 Horns, Strings and Continuo: II. Allegro moderato4:30
Trumpet Concertos1990
- 1.Trumpet Concerto in D: Allegro moderato5:05
- 2.Trumpet Concerto in D: Andante4:53
- 3.Trumpet Concerto in D: Allegro4:19
- 4.Trumpet Concerto in D: Andante4:33
- 5.Trumpet Concerto in D: Allegro moderato4:24
- 6.Trumpet Concerto no. 1 in E-flat: Allegro5:03
- 7.Trumpet Concerto no. 1 in E-flat: Adagio4:15
- 8.Trumpet Concerto no. 1 in E-flat: Vivace4:09
- 9.Trumpet Concerto no. 1 in D: Allegro3:26
- 10.Trumpet Concerto no. 1 in D: Adagio4:53
- 11.Trumpet Concerto no. 1 in D: Allegro2:40
- 12.Trumpet Concerto no. 2 in C: Adagio6:05
- 13.Trumpet Concerto no. 2 in C: Allegro molto4:15
Serge Prokofieff: Peter und der Wolf / Leopold Mozart: Musikalische Schlittenfahrt1989
- 1.Peter und der Wolf: 1. Peter und der Wolf1:51
- 2.Peter und der Wolf: 2. Eines Morgens öffnete Peter4:50
- 3.Peter und der Wolf: 3. Auf einmal bemerkte Peter4:18
- 4.Peter und der Wolf: 4. Und tatsächlich3:06
- 5.Peter und der Wolf: 5. Und so sah es nun aus6:03
- 6.Peter und der Wolf: 6. Nun aber, nun kamen die Jäger2:17
- 7.Peter und der Wolf: 7. Und nun stellt euch den Triumphzug vor4:44
- 8.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 01. Intrada0:20
- 9.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 02. Andante1:05
- 10.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 03. Presto2:14
- 11.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 04. Intrada0:20
- 12.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 05. Schlittenfahrt2:03
- 13.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 06. Andante, sempre piano Das schüttelnde Pferd1:25
- 14.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 07. Aufzug1:06
- 15.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 08. Allegro1:32
- 16.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 09. Intrada0:19
- 17.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 10. Schlittenfahrt1:30
- 18.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 11. Adagio Das vor Kälte zitterne u. schnatternde Frauenzimmer2:40
- 19.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 12. Des Balles Anfang: Menuett/Trio3:03
- 20.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 13. Deutscher Tanz I. Presto0:44
- 21.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 14. Kehraus, Allegro0:53
- 22.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 15. Pianissimo0:56
- 23.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 16. Deutscher Tanz II0:31
- 24.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 17. Kehraus. Allegro0:29
- 25.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 18. Intrada0:19
- 26.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 19. Schlittenfahrt1:28
Leopold Mozart: Kindersymphonie / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik1989
- 1.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Marche2:22
- 2.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Menuetto – Trio2:36
- 3.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Allegro4:20
- 4.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Menuetto – Trio4:05
- 5.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Allegretto2:24
- 6.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Menuetto – Trio2:17
- 7.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Presto1:11
- 8.Cassatio ex G mit der »Kindersymphonie«: Marche1:21
- 9.Sinfonia burlesca G-Dur: 1. Sinfonia2:19
- 10.Sinfonia burlesca G-Dur: 2. Hanswurst (Menuett)3:58
- 11.Sinfonia burlesca G-Dur: 3. Il Signor Pantalone (Andante)2:10
- 12.Sinfonia burlesca G-Dur: 4. Arlecchino (Allegro)2:04
- 13.Eine kleine Nachtmusik G-Dur KV 525: 1. Allegro6:13
- 14.Eine kleine Nachtmusik G-Dur KV 525: 2. Romance. Andante5:57
- 15.Eine kleine Nachtmusik G-Dur KV 525: 3. Menuetto. Allegretto2:23
- 16.Eine kleine Nachtmusik G-Dur KV 525: 4. Rondo. Allegro4:52
Trumpet Concerto1988
- 1.Trumpet Concerto in E Flat: I Allegro5:50
- 2.Trumpet Concerto in E Flat: II Andante3:04
- 3.Trumpet Concerto in E Flat: III Allegro4:28
- 4.Trumpet Concerto in D: I Allegro2:56
- 5.Trumpet Concerto in D: II Grave: Poco andante2:44
- 6.Trumpet Concerto in D: III Vivace3:00
- 7.Trumpet Concerto in C: I Allegro moderato5:31
- 8.Trumpet Concerto in C: II Affettuoso1:45
- 9.Trumpet Concerto in C: III Presto2:06
- 10.Trumpet Concerto in D: I Adagio5:22
- 11.Trumpet Concerto in D: II Allegro moderato4:26
- 12.Trumpet Concerto in E: I Allegro con spirito9:10
- 13.Trumpet Concerto in E: II Andante4:23
- 14.Trumpet Concerto in E: III Rondo2:51
Trumpet Concertos1988
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Leopold Mozart: Die Bauernhochzeit (Peasant Wedding) / Musikalische Schlittenfahrt (Musical Sleighride) / Sinfonia burlesca / Josef Starzer: 10 Tänze (Dances)1988
- 1.Sinfonia in D major "Die Bauernhochzeit" (Peasant Wedding): 1. Marcia villanesca2:37
- 2.Sinfonia in D major "Die Bauernhochzeit" (Peasant Wedding): 2. Menuett2:46
- 3.Sinfonia in D major "Die Bauernhochzeit" (Peasant Wedding): 3. Andante1:53
- 4.Sinfonia in D major "Die Bauernhochzeit" (Peasant Wedding): 4. Menuett3:36
- 5.Sinfonia in D major "Die Bauernhochzeit" (Peasant Wedding): 5. Finale. Molto allegro2:16
- 6.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 1. Intrada0:28
- 7.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 2. Andante1:05
- 8.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 3. Presto2:12
- 9.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 4. Intrada0:21
- 10.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 5. Schlittenfahrt2:01
- 11.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 6. Andante, sempre piano: Das schüttelnde Pferd1:25
- 12.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 7. Aufzug1:07
- 13.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 8. Allegro1:29
- 14.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 9. Intrada0:23
- 15.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 10. Schlittenfahrt1:26
- 16.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 11 Adagio: Das vor Kälte zitternde und schnatternde Frauenzimmer2:39
- 17.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 12. Des Balles Anfang: Menuett/Trio3:04
- 18.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 13. Deutscher Tanz I. Presto0:47
- 19.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 14. Kehraus. Allegro0:51
- 20.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 15 Pianissimo0:57
- 21.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 16. Deutscher Tanz II0:33
- 22.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 17. Kehraus. Allegro0:27
- 23.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 18. Intrada0:22
- 24.Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 19. Schlittenfahrt1:26
- 25.Sinfonia burlesca in G major: 1. Sinfonia2:23
- 26.Sinfonia burlesca in G major: 2. Hanswurst (Menuett)3:58
- 27.Sinfonia burlesca in G major: 3. Il Signor Pantalone (Andante)2:11
- 28.Sinfonia burlesca in G major: 4. Arlecchino1:56
- 29.Dances from "Diane et Endimione": Contredance in B-flat major1:11
- 30.Dances from "Roger et Bradamante": Gavotte in B-flat major with Trio in E flat major2:16
- 31.Dances from "Diane et Endimione": "Pas de deux" in B-flat major2:13
- 32.Dances from "Diane et Endimione": Menuet in E-flat major1:07
- 33.Gli Orazi e gli Curiazi: Gavotte in G major with Trio in D minor1:33
- 34.Dances from "Roger et Bradamante": Moderato in F major1:15
- 35.Dances from "Diane et Endimione": Gavotte in F major1:14
- 36.Dances from "Diane et Endimione": Menuet in B-flat major with Trio in G minor3:15
- 37.Dances from "Roger et Bradamante": Gavotte in D major with Trio in D minor2:40
- 38.Dances from "Roger et Bradamante": Passe-pied in D minor with Trio in D major1:56
Eine kleine Nachtmusik / Canon / Toy Symphony1987
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Concerti di caccia1987
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Sinfonia dos brinquedos / Divertimento em fá maior / Les petits riens / Das namenfest1987
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Peter and the Wolf / Toy Symphony / Nutcracker Suite1985
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Symphonie des Jouets / Concerto pour Trompette / Une Plaisanterie Musicale1984
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Trumpet Concertos1983
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Lauretanische Litanei Es-Dur1982
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Symphonie des jouets / Promenades en traîneau / Danses allemandes1972
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Concertos for Trumpet1971
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Kindersinfonie / Die Bauernhochzeit / Die musikalische Schlittenfahrt1971
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Mannheim And Vienna (XII. Research Period – Series C: From The 'Galant' To The 'Biedermeier')1962
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Fearless2017
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Also known as: Johann Georg Leopold Mozart, L. Mozart, L.モーツァルト
Johann Georg Leopold Mozart was a German composer, violinist, and music theorist. He is best known today as the father and teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and for his violin textbook Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule (1756).
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