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Johann Schobert (c. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a composer and harpsichordist of the Classical period. He was known for his innovative keyboard compositions and his influence on the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Early Life and Career

Johann Schobert was born around 1720 in Silesia, a region that is now part of Poland. Little is known about his early life and musical training. By the 1760s, Schobert had established himself in Paris, where he became a prominent figure in the musical scene.

Musical Style and Influence

Schobert's music is characterized by its expressive melodies and innovative use of the keyboard. He composed numerous works for the harpsichord, including sonatas and concertos. His compositions often featured bold harmonic progressions and dramatic contrasts, which were ahead of their time.

Schobert's influence on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is well-documented. Mozart and his family met Schobert during their visit to Paris in 1763-1764. Schobert's keyboard works left a lasting impression on the young Mozart, who later incorporated some of Schobert's stylistic elements into his own compositions.

Death

Johann Schobert died on 28 August 1767 in Paris. His death was the result of accidental poisoning after consuming mushrooms that were believed to be edible.

Legacy

Although Schobert's life was cut short, his contributions to the development of keyboard music were significant. His works are still studied and performed today, and he is remembered as a key figure in the transition from the Baroque to the Classical style.

Selected Works

Six Sonatas for Harpsichord
Concertos for Harpsichord and Strings
Symphonies

Also see

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-[[file:schobert.jpg|thumb|schobert]] '''Johann Schobert''' (ca. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a [[composer]] and [[harpsichordist]] of the [[Classical period (music)|Classical period]]. He was born in [[Silesia]], which was then part of the [[Habsburg Monarchy]], and he spent much of his career in [[Paris]], [[France]].
+[[File:schobert.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox person
+| name = Johann Schobert
+| birth_date = c. 1720
+| birth_place = Silesia (now Poland)
+| death_date = 28 August 1767
+| death_place = Paris, France
+| occupation = Composer, Harpsichordist
+}}
-== Life and Career ==
+'''Johann Schobert''' (c. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a [[composer]] and [[harpsichordist]] of the [[Classical period (music)|Classical period]]. He was known for his innovative keyboard compositions and his influence on the young [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]].
-Schobert's early life is not well-documented, but he is believed to have been born around 1720. He first gained recognition as a composer and performer in the 1760s. By 1760, Schobert had moved to Paris, where he quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the city's musical scene.
-In Paris, Schobert became known for his virtuosic harpsichord playing and his innovative compositions. He was particularly noted for his keyboard works, which included sonatas and concertos. His music was characterized by its expressive melodies and intricate harmonies, which were ahead of their time.
+== Early Life and Career ==
+Johann Schobert was born around 1720 in [[Silesia]], a region that is now part of Poland. Little is known about his early life and musical training. By the 1760s, Schobert had established himself in [[Paris]], where he became a prominent figure in the musical scene.
-Schobert's compositions were highly regarded by his contemporaries, and he was associated with several prominent musicians of the period, including [[Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach]] and [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]. In fact, Mozart and his father, [[Leopold Mozart]], held Schobert's music in high esteem, and some of Schobert's works influenced the young Mozart's early compositions.
+== Musical Style and Influence ==
+Schobert's music is characterized by its expressive melodies and innovative use of the keyboard. He composed numerous works for the [[harpsichord]], including sonatas and concertos. His compositions often featured bold harmonic progressions and dramatic contrasts, which were ahead of their time.
+Schobert's influence on [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]] is well-documented. Mozart and his family met Schobert during their visit to Paris in 1763-1764. Schobert's keyboard works left a lasting impression on the young Mozart, who later incorporated some of Schobert's stylistic elements into his own compositions.
 == Death ==
-Johann Schobert's life was tragically cut short when he died on 28 August 1767. He and several members of his family died after consuming poisonous mushrooms, which they had mistaken for edible ones. This unfortunate event brought an abrupt end to his promising career.
+Johann Schobert died on 28 August 1767 in Paris. His death was the result of accidental poisoning after consuming mushrooms that were believed to be edible.
 == Legacy ==
-Despite his untimely death, Schobert's music continued to be performed and appreciated after his passing. His works were published and circulated widely, and they played a role in the development of the Classical style. Schobert's influence can be seen in the works of later composers, including Mozart, who incorporated elements of Schobert's style into his own compositions.
+Although Schobert's life was cut short, his contributions to the development of keyboard music were significant. His works are still studied and performed today, and he is remembered as a key figure in the transition from the Baroque to the Classical style.
 == Selected Works ==
-* Harpsichord Sonatas
+* ''Six Sonatas for Harpsichord''
-* Harpsichord Concertos
+* ''Concertos for Harpsichord and Strings''
-* Chamber Music
+* ''Symphonies''
-== Related Pages ==
+== Also see ==
+* [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]
 * [[Classical period (music)]]
 * [[Harpsichord]]
-* [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]
+* [[Paris]]
-* [[Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach]]
-* [[Leopold Mozart]]
-== References ==
-{{Reflist}}
-== External Links ==
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-{{Commons category|Johann Schobert}}
+[[Category:1720 births]]
-[[Category:1720s births]]
 [[Category:1767 deaths]]
-[[Category:Classical-period composers]]
+[[Category:Classical composers]]
+[[Category:German composers]]
 [[Category:Harpsichordists]]
-[[Category:People from Silesia]]
-[[Category:Deaths from poisoning]]
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