Why did Mozart's music fall out of favor with Vienna audiences towards the end of this life?

A. The Viennese thought that it was too complicated and contained too many dissonances.
B. The Viennese were very musically intelligent and thought Mozart's music was not well crafted. 
C. Many people thought that his music was old-fashioned. 
D. The nobility prohibited performances of his music because of his politics.


Answer: A

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