Why are Mozart's works popular now?

There are no composers in the history of music, except for Mozart, about which so much is written, and, at the same time, so little is known. Particularly covered are the circumstances of the illness and death of a genius. And even his grave was not preserved.

Mozart, perhaps, the most ingenious composer. For his 36 years he wrote more than 600 musical works: operas, symphonies, concerts, sonatas and songs.

The genius of Mozart is that he began composing music in 4 years, and gained popularity at 6 years for his virtuoso possession of several musical instruments, for miracles of improvisation and phenomenal rumor. At the age of seven the young composer wrote his first symphony, and in 12 the opera.

But, despite his genius, he was a cheerful and kind child. The cheerfulness and harmony of the baby's nature was felt by everyone who knew him. Mozart did not lose his presence of spirit, even when he experienced material difficulties and hardship. At the age of 14 he wrote the opera Mithridates, King of Pontus, which became very popular. At the same time he became an academician of the Philharmonic.

And from the age of 20 began an independent, full of hardships and difficulties, the life of the composer. He worked tirelessly, except for speeches and writing musical works he gave lessons, he was the director himself when staging his operas and wrote music to order. Mozart's works, written by him for such a short life, still amaze listeners with charm and a feeling of love for people. Even then they were popular, but were considered difficult to perform. And Mozart himself performed miracles of improvisation at concerts.

The last Mozart's work is one of the most popular now. This is "Requiem". The composer wrote it, being seriously ill, and did not have time to finish it. This work was ordered to him by a rich man, whose wife died, but Mozart believed that he wrote it for himself. "Requiem" was completed by one of his students. Until now, this music amazes with the depth of feelings and very much influences listeners.

The best works of Mozart, except for "Requiem": opera "Magic Flute", symphonies No. 40 and No. 6, "Turkish march" and others. This music is enjoyed with pleasure by people, even those who are absolutely far from classical art.

There are still disputes about the causes of the death of a genius, because he died so young! And his wife did not even have the money to bury him and put an obelisk. But the best monument to the composer is his music.

Mozart's works admired contemporaries. And he said that writing music for him is just as necessary as breathing. He liked to write operas, symphonies, quartets. In every genre, he invested something of his own. Mozart's works were very difficult to perform, although at the base of each lay a simple, easily memorable melody.

Modern researchers have found that classical music has a beneficial effect on the human brain. And Mozart's works have the most powerful influence. When listening to his music, brain activity increases. It is especially useful to listen to her children - they have an increased ability to learn the material and improve their intellect. This is due to the large number of high frequency sounds in the works.

Psychologists advise to include Mozart's music more often for children, this stimulates their development. But the genius works on adults are beneficial. So, the reasons for the popularity of the composer's creations are clear!