Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known as a child prodigy (as a performer and as a composer). He played the piano, viola, violin, harpsichord, and organ. Mozart began composing around the age of 5.  He is known today for works such as the “Eine Kliene Nachtmusik” suite, the “Jupiter” Symphony, his piano sonatas, and his Requiem among other works.

Mozart also composed pieces for the pipe organ.  Mozart only wrote a few organ compositions, and among those compositions the Fantasie in f minor is a masterpiece.  The Fantasie is a massive piece that can hold its own alongside the great organ works of J.S. Bach.  It is a very difficult piece to play musically.  Listen to all the changes  of mood and the various tonal colours the organist in this recording gets out of the organ.

Here is a recording of Mozart’s Fantasie in f minor for pipe organ.  I am not sure who is playing the piece in this recording.  I hope you enjoy this piece.