Mozart Facts

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or simply Mozart was the name of truly great composer and musician of classical era. Anybody who has a little bit interest in classical music, cannot deny the remarkable work of Mozart. Here are some facts about Mozart.

1. Birth

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, the 4th largest city Austria that was part of great Roman Empire at that time. His exact date of birth is 27th January, 1756 and he was the only surviving son of his father “Leopold”.

2. Reason of Fame

The noteworthy work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in music comprises of more than 600 evergreen works in the fields of symphonic, concertante, chamber, operatic, and choral music. His most exclusive work was making all the music of classical age in written form that is still a source of guidance for learners.

3. First Opera

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had great interest in learning the music since childhood. This was the reason that enabled Mozart to write his first Opera “Mitridate Re di Ponto” in the age of 14.

4. Intelligence in Music

Mozart’s another miracle was that, during his long and difficult journeys, he made his compositions in his mind and remembered them for a long time until having a opportunity to write them.

5. Death

Mozart died on 5th December, 1791, when he was just 35 years old. The actual reason of his death is not very clear. However, he was seriously ill near his death.