Composer

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Steven Sharp Nelson

Genre

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Crossover

Average_duration

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5:20

"Michael Meets Mozart" is a classical crossover piece composed by Steven Sharp Nelson, a cellist and member of the popular instrumental group, The Piano Guys. The piece was composed in 2011 and premiered on YouTube on August 10, 2011. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which combines elements of Michael Jackson's hit song "Smooth Criminal" with various works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The first movement features Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor, while the second movement incorporates the famous "Rondo Alla Turca" from Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11. The third movement features Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and "Turkish March" from his Piano Sonata No. 11. The piece begins with a solo cello playing the opening melody of "Smooth Criminal," which is then joined by a string quartet playing Mozart's Symphony No. 40. The two melodies are seamlessly woven together, with the cello taking on the role of the lead vocalist in "Smooth Criminal." The second movement features a similar blending of "Rondo Alla Turca" and "Smooth Criminal," with the cello taking on the role of the piano in Mozart's original composition. The third movement is perhaps the most complex, featuring a combination of "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and "Turkish March." The cello takes on the role of the lead vocalist once again, with the string quartet providing a lush, orchestral accompaniment. The piece ends with a dramatic flourish, with the cello playing the final notes of "Smooth Criminal" as the string quartet plays the final chords of Mozart's "Turkish March." Overall, "Michael Meets Mozart" is a stunning example of classical crossover music, seamlessly blending two seemingly disparate genres into a cohesive and beautiful whole. The piece showcases Steven Sharp Nelson's incredible talent as a cellist and composer, and has become a beloved favorite among fans of The Piano Guys and classical music enthusiasts alike.

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