Compare and Contrast the works of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Student Name Institution Affiliation Instructor Date Haydn and Mozart 2 Introduction Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart high appreciated musical masterpiece, have stood the test of time. The two composers, along with Beethoven who was a student of Haydn at one time, are considered to be the greatest composers ever in Classical music development during the 18th century. Classical music of this era was characterized by the symphony, string quartet, concerto and opera styles. History recognizes Haydn as a composer who was resourceful and creative. Despite receiving such significant credit, Haydn still continues to be overshadowed by Mozart which makes one question whether Mozart was more talented than Haydn or he contributed more to classical music. The accomplishment and innovation of the two composers cannot be covered only through talent. They left behind a musical legacy that was founded on the capability to put together formal training, experience, motivation and inspiration, hard work, and taking advantage of the right moments in the lifetime. Societal perception of music is quite controversial; some individuals judge music quality on the basis of the music alone, while other gain insight about music quality by looking at both the music and the environmental conditions of the composer when he composed the song. The latter gives a better understanding of music and it is using this approach t ...
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