Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A (mov 1)

When was Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A Major (K.622) written?

(a)  

When was the concerto premiered?

• September 16, 1791 at the National Theatre in Prague

• November 16, 1791 at the National Theatre in Prague

• October 16, 1791 at the National Theatre in Prague

• October 16, 1790 at the National Theatre in Prague

Who was the soloist for the premiere?

(a)  

What was Mozart’s role in Vienna’s music scene?

• He was the son of Hayden

• He was a performer and accomplished viola player

• He was a leading composer and performer, interacting with Haydn and influencing Beethoven.

• He was Beethoven's father

What is significant about the final year of Mozart’s life?

• He was financially struggling but highly productive, writing the Clarinet Concerto and Requiem.

• He was living the life of luxury and fame

• He was a local celebrity

• He was finally hired by the church

Name three key Classical composers who lived in Vienna.

• Mozart, Haydn, Bach.

• Mozart, Haydn, Vivaldi.

• Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi.

• Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven.

What are the dates of the Classical Period?

• 1750–1820

• 1700-1800

• 1650-1750

• 1450-1650

Which Baroque composer influenced Mozart?

(a)  

Which Baroque composer influenced Mozart?

(a)  

What was Haydn’s impact on Mozart?

• Was Mozart's teacher

• Inspired Mozart’s Haydn Quartets; they reportedly played string quartets together.

• Played with Mozart in a string quartet

• Co-composed with him