The Death of the Patron – Mozart’s struggle as a freelance artist.
Mozart was a true master of his time. He was a highly sought-after composer during his life, yet, his work as a freelance composer did not bring him the same level of success as his patrons.
His struggle to find patronage was not only an artist’s dilemma but also a personal one. Despite his success and fame, he was often rejected and faced a series of financial and personal struggles. This article will explore the various reasons behind his struggle as a freelance artist, as well as how it affected his life and career.
His work as a freelance composer came as a result of his inability to find the financial success he sought. He faced the challenge of having to earn a living in an era where composers were not yet considered as important as they are today. As a result, Mozart had to find different ways to earn a living and supplement his income as a freelance composer. This included working for other composers, creating sheet music, composing for performances, and teaching. Furthermore, he was able to find some success with his work as a theatre composer.
Mozart was also rejected by many of his patrons in his time. In his early years, he was rejected by the Vienna court, which was likely due to his lack of financial resources. However, this rejection was not the end of his success. Mozart was able to find success with his work as a composer for the theatre and in particular, with his opera series, The Marriage of Figaro, which was his most renowned and popular work.
The success he found with this work was due in part to the patronage he was able to gain from the likes of the Elector of Bavaria, whom he served in 1756. However, despite this success, Mozart was still able to face challenges from his patrons and financial success.
In conclusion, the death of Mozart’s patron in 1786 caused him to face a period of financial uncertainty. He was unable to find the same level of financial success as his former patrons and, as a result, was able to find some success in the theatre and opera. Nevertheless, his work as a freelance composer was a challenge, and he often struggled to find patronage. His death in 1791 was a result of a series of heart-related illnesses.
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