How Did Mozart Influence The Classical Era
Evaluation
“To what extend did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart influence the Classical era?”
Summary
The question I had chosen for my research project is “To what extend did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart influence the Classical era?” This type of question allowed me to thoroughly explore the classical era and helped me obtain a better understanding. The question also seemed appropriate within my interest in music, specifically the orchestral music which was a topic that fascinated me.
My final outcome was presented in the form of an essay. This allowed me to connect with my intended older audience in a more refined and non-biased way.
My key findings were based on the major components that shaped Mozart’s musical career such as his influences, life …show more content…
Watching documentaries helped better my understanding on who Mozart was and how he was able to become a prominent figure towards the classical period. A BBC documentary titled ‘The Genius of Mozart” is a re-enactment documentary of Mozart’s life played by professional actors, while being analysed by historians. It helped me better visualise what might have been Mozart’s characteristics and personality. This further helped develop my key findings and refine my research question to address Mozart’s style and flair.
By thoroughly watching several documentaries about Mozart’s life and his influences, I was able recognise a pattern wherein the same information was often addressed. Despite this potential bias discovery, common knowledge assumes that documentaries are told from trusted historians who have already been assessed for quality viewpoints. Nevertheless, once again I cross-referenced the information in the documentary with different sources such as books, interviews and internet articles in order to confirm my findings. I repeatedly cross-referenced my findings to ensure that all the information I had gathered from documentaries was reliable and valid for me to use towards my research …show more content…
While not included in my research, it did help progress my personal and social capabilities. The experience I had interacting with strangers showed me how insignificant Mozart is viewed to them. The responses I received ranged from confused, dumbfounded or unfamiliar with Mozart and his works. This realisation made me see that he is only known by audiences who have sentimental interests to Mozart. It helped me realise that Mozart won’t necessarily be viewed as a key figure that helped shape the classical period. I also discovered that individuals might prefer other prominent figures of the classical period such as Ludwig Van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn or Johann Sebastian Bach.
Undertaking the research project taught me to be more wary when investigating my topic and writing my final outcome. I had to remain focused so as to stay in a neutral expression and address both positive and negative aspects of Mozart in order to create an academic written
“To what extend did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart influence the Classical era?”
Summary
The question I had chosen for my research project is “To what extend did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart influence the Classical era?” This type of question allowed me to thoroughly explore the classical era and helped me obtain a better understanding. The question also seemed appropriate within my interest in music, specifically the orchestral music which was a topic that fascinated me.
My final outcome was presented in the form of an essay. This allowed me to connect with my intended older audience in a more refined and non-biased way.
My key findings were based on the major components that shaped Mozart’s musical career such as his influences, life …show more content…
Watching documentaries helped better my understanding on who Mozart was and how he was able to become a prominent figure towards the classical period. A BBC documentary titled ‘The Genius of Mozart” is a re-enactment documentary of Mozart’s life played by professional actors, while being analysed by historians. It helped me better visualise what might have been Mozart’s characteristics and personality. This further helped develop my key findings and refine my research question to address Mozart’s style and flair.
By thoroughly watching several documentaries about Mozart’s life and his influences, I was able recognise a pattern wherein the same information was often addressed. Despite this potential bias discovery, common knowledge assumes that documentaries are told from trusted historians who have already been assessed for quality viewpoints. Nevertheless, once again I cross-referenced the information in the documentary with different sources such as books, interviews and internet articles in order to confirm my findings. I repeatedly cross-referenced my findings to ensure that all the information I had gathered from documentaries was reliable and valid for me to use towards my research …show more content…
While not included in my research, it did help progress my personal and social capabilities. The experience I had interacting with strangers showed me how insignificant Mozart is viewed to them. The responses I received ranged from confused, dumbfounded or unfamiliar with Mozart and his works. This realisation made me see that he is only known by audiences who have sentimental interests to Mozart. It helped me realise that Mozart won’t necessarily be viewed as a key figure that helped shape the classical period. I also discovered that individuals might prefer other prominent figures of the classical period such as Ludwig Van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn or Johann Sebastian Bach.
Undertaking the research project taught me to be more wary when investigating my topic and writing my final outcome. I had to remain focused so as to stay in a neutral expression and address both positive and negative aspects of Mozart in order to create an academic written