Mozart

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This paper argues that Mozart does not deserve to be considered as one of history's most influential people. It argues that, while he was an immensely talented and prolific composer, Mozart's lasting fame seems to be based largely on the ideal of him as a romantic artist, rather than on the body of his work. In addition, Mozart's fame can be attributed also to his family's great influence. The paper states that Mozart's work can be argued to be lacking in many areas, including the lack of depth in his church music, the lack of nature or a sense of fun and whimsy in his work, and flaws within his early work. In addition, Mozart's work fails to show any real innovation in genre or theme, which can be said to be the mark of a truly great or influential musician.

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"For instance, Mozart's depiction as sensitive, mercurial, arrogant, and his early death has grabbed the public's imagination much more than the descriptions of the equally talented Hayden, who is often described as calm, kingly, and deliberate, and who lived a longer life (Oldman). Further, Mozart's family was influential and driven, likely playing a large part in Mozart's success, while Hyden's family was much less influential and had meager means, thus likely limiting Hyden's success. Despite these differences in opportunity, Hyden produced material that many consider to be the equal or superior of Mozart's works, and possessing a uniqueness that indicates great artistic maturity (Oldman)."

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