Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Classical Period

1756-1791

He Wrote over 600 pieces

Mozart started music as a young child and was taught music by his father. His mother died after he was born. His sister was also a composer but not as recongnised as Mozart was. Mozart and his family would go on tour around Austria and perform for big crowds. At age 6 he peroformed for the Austrian Empress at her Court in Vienna. When he got older he worked as an organ player for the church but was fired for never being there. He went on to compose. His most known pieces are "A Little Night Music" and "The Marriage of Figaro" He wrote over 600 pieces and only lived to age 35. He died of poverty in 1791.

Mozart's Family