Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in the history of western music. He is unique in musical history for having mastered every popular genre of his time, including symphonies, sonatas and opera. Hiss musical talent was evident at an incredibly young age. He began picking out chords on the harpsichord at age three, playing short pieces at four and composing by age five. His father took Mozart and his sister, Maria Anna, on a multi-year tour across Europe, where they performed for imperial courts and in major cities like Paris and London. Throughout his life, Mozart composed more than 600 pieces. His most famous works include the operas Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Die Zauberflöte, and his symphonies such as the 40th. His work is celebrated for its command of form, range of expression and ability to synthesize different musical styles into a uniquely personal sound.