Mozart- Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 KV 107 i. Allegro

[steadric]

Who else is in the painting (besides Mozart obviously)?

[revolutiontime]

@steadric That's his sister, Maria Anna, and his father Leopold. The lady in the picture was his mother, Anna Maria, who had already died when this painting was made.

[SuperSkeletonGirl]

Is it me or am I actually hearing the fingers attack the keys on the harpsichord?

[ELFAN71]

OMG THATS SICK!

[ChiefHoot]

I cant even begin to fathom the amount of craftsmanship in composing this.

[MrDoglover239]

i like the little "flourishes"

[NRGM23]

SUBLIME

[et7waage1]

Thanks for posting this beautiful piece of music!

[TheMauthe]

grazie per dare a conoscere queste preziose gioie ,buona interpretazione !

[DiVeronica]

magnificent! anyone else hear a little of the theme of of the overture to the Abduction from the Seraglio?

[colourfulwithaU]

@DiVeronica

No, where do you hear that theme?

[DiVeronica]

@colourfulwithaU just 1st through 6th seconds.

[BarroqueWorks1700]

I love harpsichord listen to scarlatti sonatas its bealtifulll"!!!!!1long live to baroque!

[BibleJoker2Face]

beautiful piece. Mozart was a genius, beloved of and inspired by God.

[eddiemperor]

@music1639 Really??...Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Never Had a Brother, he Had a Sister, J.C. Bach was the English Bach, and son of the great J.S Bach, yes J.C. Bach gave lessons tot Little Wolfie, but most of his Knowledge came from his Father Leopold Mozart, his Musical Intelligence Came From God, And i believe by the Time Mozart Was born Bach was Already Dead.

[fanchette122]

C'est ce que je pensais ..une oeuvre de jeunesse pleine de fraîcheur et de spontanéité....sacré wolfgang....quel génie

[fanchette122]

autrement dit en français du clavecin

[stickom]

For me, one natural horn, that's all I need...

[phantomofthedrivein]

In the time of Mozart the king was bald. But he was a clever king, and so he made everyone wear wigs.

[PsicologoAsesino]

IS PAR OF MY LIFE 

[sonatina87]

Great music!

[skeptikulo]

Ohh... those themes was stolen from J. C. Bach!!!!

[NALF67]

i want hair like the woman on the left but im a guy does that make me weird?

[jacobbengali1]

@NALF67

Not at all, I have much the same aspiration, I think we should bring about a rebirth of these old styles, the ruffled shirt collar etc, personally I wish to wake up to a band of troubadors playing the lute outside my window, maidens singing and flamoyant grandiloquence wherever I go

[UKpatriot90]

@NALF67 YES! :P

[Shydrasnake]

@NALF67 Not at all! And I'm not being sarcastic.

[boofdfast]

That picture is creepy. Love the harshichord. lol

[tozudo2008]

I love Mozart, he is the best composer in the world!!!!

[PsicologoAsesino]

@tozudo2008 Yeah this kv 107 is part of my life, goodbye friend

[Sicvicious]

@tozudo2008 Agreed, Mozart was my introduction to classical music!

[susumu07]

Harpsichords own! They're not dead by any means but most modern music doesn't use them to anywhere the level of the classical times.

The main problem is that they're less popular "per capita" and thus demand is weaker so they are SUPER expensive. If demand were high like in the harpsichor'ds heyday (before the piano, i.e. Bach's early years) and even up to Mozart's youth, then today harpsichords would cost 1/10 as much as pianos, instead of the $17,000 they often cost now. I WANT ONE SO BAD!!!

[obizin]

@susumu07 Me too.

[borghese84]

@susumu07

same here :)

[arngrimur2]

@susumu07 Can't you find a used one for less than 17k? Or are you talking about used ones?

[susumu07]

@arngrimur2

Used ones can be found for less, but if they're significantly less than $10,000 they are usually out of tune, or need some major repair (new strings, jacks, etc.).

A Harpsichord is technically much easier to make than a piano, but nowadays pianos are mostly made in factories which mass produce to reduce overhead costs, whereas harpsichords are made in small workshops due to low demand, and this means a high price tag o the maker can break even at least.

[arngrimur2]

@susumu07 Cool thanks for the info.

[Shade0591]

@susumu07 And I want an organ.

[anisuthideyakoindu]

@susumu07 Wouter Joseph Smekens' Pieces Of Puzzle(Puzzelstukken) No III is for harpsichord and flute written 1988 I think it's on CD BABY

[somaforcuppas]

@susumu07

one day, susumu, one day, the harpsichord shall reign again. one by one we can make it happen:)

[susumu07]

@somaforcuppas

Well I think the real trick is to make harpsichords sexy again and bring them back into the mainstream ... which means having to compose a lot of new and original stuff that would get a big audience, stick a microphone on the instrument so it would be loud enough for a big audience to hear. And the music probably won't be anything like Baroque or Classical, but if we have to go new-age or whatever SO BE IT. Do it Yanni style if that's what it takes!!!

Now I must FIND one!

[Naerbu]

@susumu07 Make your own

[susumu07]

@Naerbu

I wish it was that easy. I have ZERO woodworking skill whatsoever, and same goes for tuning. And as for ordering one of the Paris workshop kits.... they already are pretty pricey AND take a good bit of woodworking skill. Plus a hefty international shipping fee. So I suppose I could build one myself (if I ever get that much free time) but it would not be anything close to professional-quality sound.

[Sviolinist]

@susumu07 You can get a Harpsichord for a few thousand if you are willing to do some wood work. Look up the Zukerman international kits. I suggest looking at the Italian model. It's light and easy to finish from the kit. If you really want one, this is how you do it. Also, you can build one from scratch on your own. They are not terribly complicated animals. If you desire it.... go for it. Another interest that you will have will be their Viennese fortepiano =). Yay! A real Mozartean sound.

[susumu07]

@Sviolinist

thanks I'll check it out.... have any idea how much a French Double harpsichord kit costs with those guys? Basically I want to have the full range of harpsichord tonal resources at my disposal.... because I have some big ideas for this instrument that transcend well beyond European baroque and classical music (not that there's anything wrong with it, but I think one should not limit this amazing instrument).

[Sviolinist]

@susumu07 You're always going to pay more for a double manual. I suggested to you the Italian model because it is simple and will bring tears to your eyes. Listen to this Mozart harpsichord concerto that we are conversing under. It's being played on an Italian Harpsichord. No other Harpsichord has the nerve and verve of a true Italian. Plus, two people people can move them around easily. Believe me... I know you'll regret not having that soft piano double manual... but you'll have greatness.

[Sviolinist]

@susumu07 btw, when I say "Zuckerman Italian" I'm talking about their single manual harpsichord. Do you live in the Los Angles area? I will gladly help you put it together. Believe me... that single manual Italian will be your love and passion. You don't need the soft extra manual keyboard. Go ahead and play Bach's Italian Concerto on it. Bach won't judge you for lacking the piano passages. My God man... you will have put the harpsichord together yourself. Beautiful sound.

[susumu07]

@Sviolinist

I live near Lake Forest part of the year, so not that close to LA but if there's a good place to lookat harpsichords in LA, I will consider it. Italians do sound very good, I won't deny it. The thing is if I decide later that I want, say, a french double, then I will have to pay for two harpsichords, not what I want to do. I wish there was actually a place I could try out different harpsichords (I've never actually had the opportunity to play one) before I buy one or buy a kit.

[dolofonos]

@susumu07 It's a pity that instruments from earlier periods are less expensive to make yet remain in so low demand. The curious thing is, modern instruments have no practical advantage over the old in most settings; consider that most people play in small rooms and that technology now allows for amplifying in concert halls. I blame mass-producers like Yamaha for not taking a serious interest in digital options for the general public; I for one would like an affordable electric viol.

[susumu07]

@dolofonos

You're right, most people just play in small rooms. They don't need a concert grand. In fact the lower volume of a harpsichord hakes it a much better home instrument than piano. That said I wouldn't give up my piano, but harpsichord sounds much more elegant, especially when entertaining guests. And because none of them own one. I like to see the jealous look on their faces that I can actually play it.

Harpsichords would be $1000 or less today if demand were as high as for pianos.

[idaspe]

@susumu07 Send me a message and may be I can help you with this :o)

[colourfulwithaU]

@susumu07

All you need to do is convince Lady Gaga to play all of her songs on the harpsichord, and its popularity will resurge.

[susumu07]

@colourfulwithaU

Haha good idea. And all that takes is.... seducing Lady Gaga. Hehe any other classical music fans are welcome to try too, lets maximize our chances LOL.

[polymath7]

@susumu07 I wonder how difficult it could possibly be to make one's own harpsichord? If you want one that badly I'd bet it's worth a try.

[abaddon1112]

@susumu07 I think they sound cooler than pianos do

[njkamali]

it helped on my report

[SpainWithRossi46]

Incredible.

[bookkeeper57]

Mozart was 10-11 years old when he composed this concerto.

[nburton85]

Don't forget the solo keyboard part was J.C Bach's - Mozart and his father composed the orchstral tuttis, using material from the solo part. Mozart's 'original' piano concerto was K.175.

[witchcraftlord]

@bookkeeper57 thats why it sounds childish, it doesnt impress me, i love bach his concertos are better than most of mozarts, but i love mozarts 20th piano concerto, quantity does not mean quality

[RoulfYelrab]

@bookkeeper57

it's based on a sonata by someone else.

the orchestration is still pretty impressive.

[maggiegregori]

@bookkeeper57 Arranged

[edteeth101]

@bookkeeper57 Actually I have it as being done in 1772, when he was 16. This set was based on the Opus 5 sonatas composed by Johann Christian Bach.

[bookkeeper57]

@edteeth101  Thanks for that: my year was off.

[josephkaeble]

@bookkeeper57 Get out! I don't know much about Mozart. But the guy had more talent in his brain than all the people in a town put together.

Every time I hear something from this guy, I feel better. I'm bright myself. I have books on everything from science to literature to theology on my bookshelves. But I'm nowhere near Mozart's caliber. Few could surpass him.

I find his music inspiring.

A concerto at 10 years old. Ouch!

[StinkyGreenBud]

@bookkeeper57 For real?

[M3sslah]

@bookkeeper57 Yeah and it is really noticable that a kid did this, an adult could never use it's imagination so easy in doing rythms and layers of sounds like this since adults often loose all contact with the spiritual side of life where this is actually not hard at all. Listen to it, it's very easy stuff really but it's nicely put together with an open mind from a child.

[hep2jive]

@bookkeeper57 hot!

[maggiegregori]

@bookkeeper57 Arranged, J.C. Bach Composed this originally.

[namexa1]

@bookkeeper57, actually in spite of the piano's emergence later in Mozart's life, harpsichords nonetheless remained extremely popular right until the end of the 18th century. Harpsichords & spinets were being manufactured in huge numbers during Mozart's late years. Mozart himself also continued to play the harsichord until the end of his life, and the Coronation concerto is just one of many examples of late works that he is recorded as having played on the harpsichord (as well as the piano).

[namexa1]

@bookkeeper57, also Mozart was not a 10 year old youth when he put this concerto together. The year was 1772, not 1766. He wasn't yet writing any keyboard sonatas or concertos by 1766, although he was writing klavier pieces ( Klavierstücke) by 5, and symphonies by 8.

[redbrian3655]

@bookkeeper57 Piano Concertos, K. 107 are three keyboard concertos by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, based on sonatas by Johann Christian Bach. These sonatas are from Christian Bach's Op. 5; Mozart turned Sonata no. 2 in D, Sonata no. 3 in G, and Sonata no. 4 in E flat from this set into the three concertos of K. 107.

[designlover88]

@bookkeeper57 LOL

[SomeAnimeOtaku]

@bookkeeper57 o.0 Really?... I couldn't do this 200 years from now xD

[Mozafunkula]

too bad the harpischord went out of fashion :/

[SilversTears]

Actually, the harpsichord is used today in a lot of types of modern music. It's just less noticeable.

[lichtbroeder]

@SilversTears

I could be wrong but I believe I read once that there are actually MORE harpsichord makers today than there were 200 plus years ago. A nice thought!

[CminorMaxG]

With no ill will towards you, I feel I must reply and say that the dear and quaint Harpsichord is far from out-of-fashion, thank you God. In fact, I myself have written a number of works for the Harpsichord, and I'm only 14.

[carbidelamp1]

gotta love that harpsichord beat!

[kacharov]

This is one of the 3 Mozart's arrangements from Piano Sonatas Op. V by Johann Christian Bach

[HerrWarja]

Was he about 16 when he wrote this perhaps? Amazing! :-)

[stefomate]

he didnt write it, its a concerto arrangement of johann christian bachs sonata op. 5,2

[HerrWarja]

Mhm... How do you define something someones work? Why isn't J.C Bach's name on it then? For example, I think Beethoven "borrowed" some parts from Mozarts 40ths symphony to his 5th.

[stefomate]

JC bachs name isnt on this video but i have the score and his name is definatly on it, if u listin to bachs sonata op,5,2 ull see its the same

[Lukinha940]

Mozart makes music with his heart!

[chrismerriil1974]

the harpsichord and piano have different teeth, but boy can they bite hard. this is unbelievably compelling. typical of Mozart. i love him.

[negativecreep420]

why did everyone thumbs down this????

[ugonaeaturcornbread]

life is a little too serious for them obviously. get a sense of humour.

now thumb THIS down and see if i care.

[KremeDeMentia]

I really don't think they know that you're saying Mozart's good! So let's all try and get along!

[SilversTears]

I don't see the reason for all the fighting, anyways. Mozart and Bach were both wonderful composers, and who cares about Beethoven? Yes, he did borrow SOME of Mozart's work to compose his first few pieces, but after that, he started composing all originals of his.

[KremeDeMentia]

@SilversTears - Greetings. And let me say a pre-emptive, "Peace". Yeah, I don't understand all the fighting over dead composers. Us classicists should be sticking together to preserve and spread this music. It's all the world needs. By the way, Beethoven invented Romantic music. That's nothing to sniff at - whoever did. Now I have to go cry in my pillow for a week over all my negatives! Sorry for the HORRIBLE things I said. Ta!

[glantz91]

have you read his letters to his cousin?

[Darkboy2525]

Beethoven and mozart !! great !! i Like beethoven the piano pieces it most BUT mozart have REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY NICE 4 hands sonata !! 2 GENIUS MEN !! perfect !! whisch they could make some music together just wondering if that would be sound nice to haha

[AtaeDionysus]

i love mozart's work, unlike most predictable pieces, mozart keeps you guessing on what note you will hear next. it makes him harder to memorize note per note.

[OearthpilgrimO]

I really love the painting showing the Mozart family. So many preserved letters reveal that they were a very close and loving family. Mama Mozart, who had already passed on when this picture was painted, still firmly held an important place in the hearts of the living.

[elektrotubbie]

Genius!!!!!!!! Mozart and Beethoven are the best!!!

[tozudo2008]

Mozart is the god of music!!!

[jousefoloser]

yes he is!!!

[italianstyle73]

I really must get my hands on these harpsichord recordings, they're wonderful! I've always hated early Mozart played on the piano -- thanks to the poster for uploading this work

[reptila98]

Juro que es Johan Cristian Bach

[balthazarTheIncredib]

blobby blobby blobblob

[Astardis]

To be fair this is an orchestral arrangement of a piano sonata written Johann Christian Bach - which, by the way, is fun to play!

[061mozart123]

What age was he when he wrote this?

[godkonx]

allegros and vivacissimos amd even better still prestassisimos are my favourites cos there quick melodic and jam packed with skill

[alilapointe1]

all mozart piano pieces were referred as cymbalo by him

[delauge]

Mozart x cembalo(harpsichord)? I didnt now Moizart composed any harpsichord pieces... I thought cembalo is baroque isntrument...

[KarlAmade]

Not to judge your knowledge, but that was a very funny comment. Nono, The cembalo lived with him end died in the 19th century. Actually, Mozart hadn't met a piano before he turned into his twenties. So very much of his works that we cosider as piano pieces was in fact a cembalo pieces.

[KarlAmade]

And to just assure you that the cembalo didn't become unpopular in his time, his piano maker, Mr Stein, made "Vis-a-vis" hybrids with cembalo on the one side, and piano on the other. The instrument was square in shape, and the cembalo part had very often 3 manuals... Oh think what a nightmare to tune. I hope I persuade,

Yours, Karl

[HaganJuego]

Que se calle el que no le guste y punto.

[raticida123456]

si mucho salieri envidioso, no comprennde la magia de este niño genio y digo niño porque el conservo auquee ffuera adulto esa nñez que lo llevo a la exaltacion del verdadero buen arte... es muy oorigial para su epoca... osea no por nada fue un impacto... pero solo los buenos oidos entrenados por la inteligencia y el corazon mezclados pueden entender la magia de la musica. no se limiten a lo que los pobres oidos humanos pueden alczaarr, transporten la musica al mundo de los sueños

[reptila98]

mozart fue un compositor autodidacta desde pequeño, cuando compuso su primer concierto para piano

[HaganJuego]

Hay mucho salieri envidioso por aquí ^^

[Rocarrol]

Mozart aprendió a componer conciertos transcribiendo piezas y conciertos para otros instrumentos de otros compositores, ayudado por su padre. Este es el primero. El nº5 es el primero totalmente suyo.

[reptila98]

It doesn´t saound like Mozart, it´s pretty but it sounds like Bach grandson, Mozart has not that barroque style.

[raticida123456]

jajaja is not baroque!!! is rococo... baroque-clasisism

[cervsancho]

I agree!

[TrippeR90091]

Maybe the sound of harpsichord makes it sound baroque to you. Almost all of Mozart works were written for harpsichord.. but they are played on piano nowadays.. so that makes them sound really different.

[rimskykorsakov08]

standard...as baroque tends to have the harpsichord...and mozart is classical...so ye..

[sk8nruff]

this isn't Mozart, it's Johann Christian Bach...and it's missing horns. It's still good regardless of who wrote it but the musicological world is pretty settled on who did, and it wasn't Wolfy.

[aham2880]

Yes it is JC Bach, Mozart loved his music so much and they apparently got along very well when they met in London. It's openly acknowledged Mozart turned quite a few of Bach's sonatas into concertos.

[sk8nruff]

They not only got on like a house on fire, JC was his teacher for a bit. Some of those early keyboard arrangments are also CPE Bach pieces. Eiether way, it's great music

[wolfgang7445]

A musical theif, stealing JC. Bachs music like that...

[PURITARIVA]

Una maravilla como casi todo Mozart. Gracias

[HaganJuego]

brutal and point.

[phal17]

Facinating!!!young Mozart rocks!!

[fagottehautboy]

even more fascinating is that this is a keyboard sonata by J. Chr. Bach and Wolfy, while hangin' out with him in London as a kid, borrowed it and added the rest of the band to it. pretty convincing as a concerto, eh?