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What was the main reason for Mozart's initial success in Vienna?
What was the main reason for Mozart's initial success in Vienna?
- His position as a music teacher
- His ability to compose operas in Italian
- His talent as a piano virtuoso
- His connections with the Viennese aristocracy (correct)
Which of the following operas did Mozart compose specifically for the Viennese audience?
Which of the following operas did Mozart compose specifically for the Viennese audience?
- La finta giardiniera
- The Magic Flute (correct)
- Don Giovanni
- Idomeneo
What was the name of Mozart's patron in Vienna who helped him secure a steady income?
What was the name of Mozart's patron in Vienna who helped him secure a steady income?
- Emperor Joseph II (correct)
- Baron Gottfried van Swieten
- Count Franz von Walsegg
- Archbishop Colloredo
What was the name of the theater where Mozart's operas were frequently performed in Vienna?
What was the name of the theater where Mozart's operas were frequently performed in Vienna?
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What was the genre of music that Mozart was particularly known for in Vienna?
What was the genre of music that Mozart was particularly known for in Vienna?
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Mozart's Success in Vienna
- Mozart's initial success in Vienna was mainly due to his connections with the aristocracy and the Emperor himself.
Operas for the Viennese Audience
- Mozart composed "The Abduction from the Seraglio" specifically for the Viennese audience.
Patron in Vienna
- Mozart's patron in Vienna was Emperor Joseph II, who helped him secure a steady income.
Theater in Vienna
- Mozart's operas were frequently performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
Music Genre
- Mozart was particularly known for his operas, specifically operas buffa, a type of comic opera, in Vienna.
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