Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian composer widely regarded as one of the greatest musical geniuses in history. He composed over 600 works in his 35 years of life, including 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, 23 string quartets, and major operas including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute. He was a child prodigy who began composing at age five and performing for European royalty at age six.

When Did Mozart Start Composing?

Mozart composed his first piece at age five and his first symphony (Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major, K. 16) at age eight. By age twelve, he had written his first opera (Bastien und Bastienne). His father Leopold Mozart, himself a respected musician, recognized his son's extraordinary abilities early and arranged tours of European courts, where the young Mozart performed for kings, queens, and the Pope.

What Are Mozart's Most Famous Works?

Mozart's most celebrated works include: The Marriage of Figaro (opera, 1786), Don Giovanni (opera, 1787), The Magic Flute (opera, 1791), Symphony No. 40 in G minor (1788), Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter" (1788), Piano Concerto No. 21 (1785), Requiem in D minor (1791, unfinished), Eine kleine Nachtmusik (1787), and Clarinet Concerto in A major (1791). His final three symphonies — Nos. 39, 40, and 41 — were composed in a span of approximately six weeks in the summer of 1788.

How Did Mozart Die?

Mozart died on December 5, 1791, at age 35, in Vienna. The exact cause of death remains debated. He fell ill in November 1791 with high fever, swelling, and pain. Contemporary theories include rheumatic fever, kidney disease, mercury poisoning, and trichinosis from undercooked pork. He was buried in a common grave in St. Marx Cemetery, Vienna, as was standard for middle-class Viennese at the time. He was working on his Requiem in D minor at the time of his death; the work was completed by his student Franz Xaver Sussmayr.

How Many Pieces Did Mozart Write?

Mozart composed 626 works catalogued in the Kochel catalogue (K numbers), though the actual total may be higher due to lost or unattributed pieces. His output spans every major musical form of his era: symphonies, concertos, chamber music, operas, choral works, sonatas, and serenades. If played consecutively, his complete works would take over 200 hours to perform.

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