No matter whether or not you’re into classical music or not, you’ve probably heard about Beethoven, then Mozart. These were the pioneers of classical music. However, there were differences, and it was pretty obvious.
Mozart
Mozart was born in 1756 in Salzburg. He started playing the piano when he was 4 years old. Mozart was a child prodigy, and when his father realized that, they went to multiple countries, and Mozart was a leading figure in most countries. Mozarts’ music is known for its smoothness. Everything just seems to go the right way and in the right order.
Beethoven
Beethoven was born in 1770 in Bonn. He also started playing the piano at 4. Beethoven was also a child prodigy. Beethoven’s pieces were mostly based on Mozarts, but there were surprises where you wouldn’t expect it. For example, just when you think you’re about to get some relaxing music, you get a sudden surprise.
Summary
I believe that both composers had complicated lives, composing many different pieces. However, I like Beethoven more than Mozart because his music is like an adventure. There will always be surprises, which I think is perfectly timed in Beethovens’ pieces. On the other hand, Mozart’s pieces are enchanting, but after hearing multiple pieces, it gets pretty dull. There just aren’t enough different patterns. Beethoven’s pieces always have some surprises, and they can vary.