6-22-11 - "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" ~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart was a pretty amazing dude.  He was composing music by the time he was five, and is widely regarded to be one of the greatest (if not the greatest) composers in history.  I personally rank Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Chopin right up there with him, and it's a pretty thin margin between them.


You've almost definitely heard this piece.  It's got a pretty recognizable opening that's been used in various movies, TV shows, etc. so it's probably tickled your ears on numerous occasions.


Here's the tune; it's officially known as Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major, and the German title translates to "A Little Serenade" or, literally, "A Little Night Music".  The video is actually only the first movement (the most recognizable), but I highly recommend the entire four-movement piece, which you can find in the Grooveshark link below.

Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major (Grooveshark)