Who was better Mozart or Beethoven?


Who was better Mozart or Beethoven? In musical circles there is no debate, the answer is Beethoven. His string quartets the richest, his ninth symphony the pinnacle of symphonic achievement, the majestic Missa Solemnis, his piano works, his concertos and so on.


What did Beethoven do when Mozart died?

Beethoven eventually returned to Vienna permanently in 1792, the year after Mozart's death. His early years in Vienna include many experiences similar to Mozart's own in the preceding years, and he became closely acquainted with some of Mozart's associates.


What did Einstein say about Beethoven?

Too personal, almost naked, is how Einstein described Beethoven's works. But that didn't stop him from playing them — and he actually seemed to be good at it.