Mozart biography fun facts
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart made a name for himself in the world of music during his short years, having composed more than 600 masterpieces that stand out in choral, chamber, concertante, operatic and symphonic music. When you read through his biographies, you’ll find facts about Mozart that made him stand out as a composer and performer.
This musical genius, whose full name is Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was considered one of the greatest and most talented classical composers, having influenced western music significantly. His impact continues to reverberate even in today's music, as music from Mozart is studied and some classical composers incorporate tips from his writing into their pieces.
Here are some facts about Mozart that can help you know him better.
Facts about Mozart
#1 His birth was a consolation to his parents
He was the 7th and last born child of Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria. He was born on 27th January 1756 as a great cons
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Mozart: 15 facts about the great composer
Born in Salzburg in 1756, Mozart is now recognised as one of the best classical composers of all times, with repertoire spanning opera to symphonies.
1. The Magic Flute: Mozart's gods opera
The Magic Flute was the last opera Mozart composed, it was premiered on 30th September 1791 - roughly three months before he died. Mozart himself conducted the orchestra, while the librettist, Emanuel Schikaneder, sang the role of Papageno.
2. Mozart's father, Leopold: a keen musician
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the only surviving son of the well-known violin teacher and occasional composer Leopold Mozart, who wrote the pieces including a Trumpet Concerto and the Toy Symphony.
3. Mozart Horn Concerto No. 2
Another Hall of Fame favourite often voted by Classic FM listeners is his Horn Concerto No.2 for his friend and horn player Ignaz Leutgeb.
4. Mozart Clarinet Concerto: a film music favourite
Another of Mozar
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20 Facts About Mozart – From Child Prodigy to Musical Legend
Facts about Mozart’s death (and myths)
15) It is still a mystery
Mozart got ill in September 1791 and did not recover. He died in his home on 5 December 1791. Though Mozart was suffering and showing several symptoms of ill health, none can explain why he died.
His wife and her sister were nursing him while he was trying to complete Requiem in D minor, giving some instructions to Franz Xaver Süssmayr on how to proceed.
Akin to Beethoven’s letters which medical historians study, Mozart’s death has been the subject of many studies. Researchers have proposed more than a hundred causes of death, and there is still no widely accepted theory.
His wife’s rumors about Mozart’s poisoning created a whole myth about his death and the circumstances leading to that.
16) Salieri didn’t poison Mozart
It makes for a great story: a music genius gets poisoned by a rival composer while the former is in the midst of com