Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1756-1791
Mozart's life
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27th, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. Mozart was a famous composer who created beautiful pieces. He was also a child prodigy, who went on tour with his sister at the age of 6! Mozart wrote over 600 pieces including symphonies, sonatas, concertos, operas, dance music, and masses. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 7 Oct 2015.
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Salzburg, Austria (where Mozart lived)
Mozart was born here in Salzburg, Austria and grew up with his older sister. During his older life he moved to Vienna, Austria with his wife. Mozart died in Vienna, Austria from rheumatic fever at the age of 35.Map Of Salzburg, Austria, 1899. Photo. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 8 Oct 2015.
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''Jupitar'' piece of Mozarts
This piece was made in 1788 and was his most famous symphony. This was Mozarts last symphony he wrote. This piece was originally called symphony number 41 but lkater on got the nickname of ''Jupitar''.
W. A. Mozart - Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter" in C major (Harnoncourt)
Other known music of Mozart's
Mozart wrote over 600 pieces including symphones, sonatas, concertos, operas, dance music, and masses. Most know pieces are Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute.
Other Known Facts!
Mozart had six children but only two survived to become adults.Wolfgang became a child prodigy at the age of 5. From the ages 7-10 Wolfgang toured around europe to preform his pieces with his sister.