CONCERT ARIAS BY WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

Abstract

The article is devoted to the work of the brilliant composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The genre of the concert aria is considered, which is quite closely related to the Italian operatic art. The names of the most famous specialists who devoted their works to the study of various aspects of the composer’s activity are outlined. It is noted that Mozart relied on the best composer achievements of his time in his work. Especially in the genre of opera music. It is noted that the genre of the concert aria, during the composer’s time, did not have such a name and was not considered by the composer as a separate direction. The formation of the term “concert aria” is studied. It is noted that such insert numbers were desired in the best and most popular art events. The names of performers (mainly opera performers) who were the real “primas” of the concert and opera scene of that time are given. It was determined that this direction is an extremely important part of Mozart’s work. The reasons why the composer turned to activities in this direction and the main conditions that allowed the composer to become so popular in this genre are considered. The main stages of Wolfgang’s training in the technique of vocal art are defined. It has been proven that the composer’s teachers combined the qualities of prominent performers and teachers of their time. It was this knowledge and their practical experience that allowed the composer, in the future, to create works that were at the limit of human possibility. Moreover, to successfully cross this line. The most important musical techniques used by the composer in creating virtuoso works are considered and specific examples are given. It was determined that the services of the composer were used not only by vocal performers, but also by organizers of concerts, opera performances, powerful people, royal persons and other composers who were not against a beautiful insert number in their musical works.