Born on January 27, 1756,

in Salzburg, Austria

Birth and Family Father: Leopold Mozart, a

composer and musician

Married Constanze
Weber in 1782 Early Life Mother: Anna Maria Pertl
Marriage and Family
Had six children, two of Began composing
whom survived infancy music at the age of 5
Personal Life Early Musical Training
Experienced financial Toured Europe as a
difficulties throughout his life child prodigy
Financial Struggles
Relied on patrons and
freelance work
Moved to Vienna in 1781

Wolfgang Composed numerous operas,

Died on December 5, Amadeus Vienna Period symphonies, and chamber works
1791, in Vienna, Austria Mozart
Death Popular works: The Marriage of
Buried in a common grave at Figaro, Don Giovanni
St. Marx Cemetery

Operas: The Magic

Regarded as one of the greatest Flute, Così fan tutte
Death and Legacy
composers in Western music history
Career
Symphonies: Symphony No.
Major Works
Influenced future 40, Symphony No. 41
Legacy
generations of composers
Concertos: Piano Concerto No.
His music remains widely 21, Violin Concerto No. 5
performed and studied today

Taught many pupils,

including Beethoven
Teaching and Influence
Influenced the classical style
with his compositions