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Johann Schobert (c. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a Silesian composer and harpsichordist who was active in Paris during the Classical period.

Early Life and Career

Schobert was born in Silesia, a region that is now part of modern-day Poland. Little is known about his early life, but he eventually moved to Paris, where he became a prominent figure in the musical scene.

Musical Contributions

Schobert is best known for his compositions for the harpsichord, which were highly regarded for their expressive qualities and technical demands. His works include numerous sonatas and concertos, which were influential in the development of the Classical style.

Schobert's music was admired by many of his contemporaries, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who arranged some of Schobert's sonatas for his own performances.

Death

Johann Schobert died in Paris on 28 August 1767 under tragic circumstances. He and several members of his family died after consuming poisonous mushrooms, which they had mistaken for edible ones.

Legacy

Despite his untimely death, Schobert's music continued to be performed and appreciated. His compositions are considered an important part of the transition from the Baroque to the Classical period in music.

References

Daniel,

 Music in European Capitals: The Galant Style, 1720-1780, 
  
 Norton, 
 2003, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0-393-04825-9,

Zaslaw, Neal,

 Mozart's Piano Concertos: Text, Context, Interpretation, 
 Journal of Musicology, 
 1994,
 Vol. 12(Issue: 3),
 pp. 345-367,

External Links

International Music Score Library Project: Johann Schobert

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 | birth_date = c. 1720
-| birth_place = Silesia (now Poland)
+| birth_place = [[Silesia]]
 | death_date = 28 August 1767
-| death_place = Paris, France
+| death_place = [[Paris]], [[France]]
-| occupation = Composer, Harpsichordist
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-'''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]].
+'''Johann Schobert''' (c. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a [[Silesian]] composer and [[harpsichordist]] who was active in [[Paris]] during the [[Classical period]].
 == 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 was born in [[Silesia]], a region that is now part of modern-day [[Poland]]. Little is known about his early life, but he eventually moved to [[Paris]], where he became a prominent figure in the musical scene.
-== Musical Style and Influence ==
+== Musical Contributions ==
-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 is best known for his compositions for the [[harpsichord]], which were highly regarded for their expressive qualities and technical demands. His works include numerous [[sonatas]] and [[concertos]], which were influential in the development of the [[Classical style]].
-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.
+Schobert's music was admired by many of his contemporaries, including [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]], who arranged some of Schobert's sonatas for his own performances.
 == 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.
+Johann Schobert died in [[Paris]] on 28 August 1767 under tragic circumstances. He and several members of his family died after consuming poisonous mushrooms, which they had mistaken for edible ones.
 == 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.
+Despite his untimely death, Schobert's music continued to be performed and appreciated. His compositions are considered an important part of the transition from the [[Baroque]] to the [[Classical period]] in music.
+== See Also ==
+* [[Classical period (music)]]
+* [[List of Classical era composers]]
+* [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]
-== Selected Works ==
+== References ==
-* ''Six Sonatas for Harpsichord''
+* {{Cite book |last=Heartz |first=Daniel |title=Music in European Capitals: The Galant Style, 1720-1780 |year=2003 |publisher=Norton |isbn=978-0-393-04825-9}}
-* ''Concertos for Harpsichord and Strings''
+* {{Cite journal |last=Zaslaw |first=Neal |title=Mozart's Piano Concertos: Text, Context, Interpretation |journal=Journal of Musicology |volume=12 |issue=3 |year=1994 |pages=345-367}}
-* ''Symphonies''
-== Also see ==
+== External Links ==
-* [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]
+* [https://www.imslp.org/wiki/Category:Schobert,_Johann International Music Score Library Project: Johann Schobert]
-* [[Classical period (music)]]
-* [[Harpsichord]]
-* [[Paris]]
-{{DEFAULTSORT:Schobert, Johann}}
 [[Category:1720 births]]
 [[Category:1767 deaths]]
-[[Category:Classical composers]]
+[[Category:Classical-period composers]]
-[[Category:German composers]]
+[[Category:French composers]]
 [[Category:Harpsichordists]]
+[[Category:People from Silesia]]