Mozart was not a revolutionary musician. He rarely experimented with musical form, and he often recycled successful structural formulations in his work. In short, Mozart did not innovate. He mastered. He perfected existing forms and, in so doing, raised the symphony, sonata, and opera to new heights. His later compositions, especially, highlight his versatility and dexterity as a musician. They also showcase his ability to convey feeling through music. Mozart’s immediate successor, Ludwig van Beethoven, expanded on his work. Beethoven, unlike Mozart, did not resist experimenting with form.
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