Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart`s financial struggles and strategies
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart`s financial struggles and strategies
Author(s): Emilia Calefariu (Giol)Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, History of Art
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: Mozart; Financial struggle; Patronage system; Music publishing;
Summary/Abstract: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart navigated the complexities of the economic environment of the 18th century, often facing, despite his extraordinary talents, financial difficulties. In order to generate income through his multiple abilities (composition, teaching, conducting, performing) he faced various challenges, inconsistent income, competition and changing patronage dynamics. The particularities of an artist’s financial income are approached in the current research, analyzing the particular case of the great Austrian composer. Understanding the economics of music in his time can provide a better understanding on the struggles and interior pressures the composer faced, that had a contribution in how his compositions were created.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VIII: Performing Arts
- Issue Year: 17/2024
- Issue No: Suppl
- Page Range: 101-108
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
