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Historical FiguresComposer, Musician

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

1756 - 1791

Austrian classical composer and child prodigy who created over 600 masterful compositions including symphonies, operas, concertos, and chamber music defining musical genius and classical period excellence.

Quick Facts

Born

1756

Died

1791

Profession

Composer, Musician

Nationality

Austrian

Biography

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart represents classical music genius who composed over 600 works including 41 symphonies, 22 operas, 27 piano concertos, 17 string quartets demonstrating unprecedented musical creativity, technical mastery. Child prodigy status includes European court performances from age 6, international recognition, musical education, cultural celebrity, artistic development. Salzburg birthplace, Vienna career encompass Austrian musical heritage, imperial court culture, classical period definition, musical innovation, cultural sophistication. Operatic masterworks include Magic Flute, Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni establishing opera tradition, dramatic music, theatrical innovation, cultural entertainment. Symphonic contributions encompass Jupiter Symphony, Prague Symphony, orchestral development, classical form perfection, musical expression advancement. Piano concerto innovation includes keyboard virtuosity, orchestral integration, musical dialogue, technical brilliance, expressive depth. Cultural impact encompasses classical tradition establishment, musical education, performance practice, artistic standards, international cultural exchange. Modern appreciation includes global performances, festival celebrations, educational curriculum, cultural heritage, artistic inspiration. International influence extends across musical education, performance tradition, cultural heritage, artistic excellence, creative inspiration creating exceptional Austrian-German musical heritage, classical excellence, international cultural significance, artistic genius recognition.

Historical Significance

One of the greatest composers in Western music history who perfected classical musical forms