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Mozart (1756-91), born in Salzburg, Bavaria in Austria. demonstrated extraordinary musical talent by time of 4. Before 6 he was composing music. never received any formal schooling. At age of 6, he was a harpsichord virtuoso, soon he became an excellent organist and violinist. His father Leopold realized he was unusally gifted, decided to promote his talentLife
his father took them to Munich, where they played harpsichord for Elector of Bavaria. First of many journeys that filled most of the next decade of Wolfgangs life. Eventaully his talents were displayed in all the principal cities and courts of Germany and Austria as well as in France, England, Holland and ItalyIn January 1762
In Paris, he first publishe dcompositions appeared- 2 pairs of sonatas for keyboard and violin.In 1764
decided to remain in Vienna and took a room at the Webers. Aloysia had married Joseph Lange, and Mozart became interested in her younger sister, Constanze.From 1781 to 1791
Constanze and Wolfgang were married. To fufill a vow made, Mozart began in write the Mass in C minor (K.427) but completed only Kyrie and Gloria.On 4th August 1782
the Kyrie and Gloria, supplemented by Mass movements previously composed by Mozart, were performed at S. Peters Abbey church, Salzburg. Constanze sang the soprano solo.On 26 October 1783
He became a member of a Vienna Lodge of the Order of Freemasons in 1785 and was active in Freemasonry for the remainder of his life. He wrote a number of compositions for Masonic occasions, including Mauerische Trauermusik.in 1784
He was appointed assistant Kapellmeister at St Stephens Cathedral, vienna.In 1791
seldom used opus numbers or dated his works. No catalog of his music until Ludwig von Kochel published hiw known works, a chronological listing with incipits.Nature of his works
he wrote the opera the marriage of Figaro, reached peak of career. The following year, he did another work, with da Ponte again, was DonGiovanni.in 1786
spent in poor health. Still managed to produce the Clarinet Concerto and for Viennese theater, The magic flute. he was cheered in his last days by growing popularity of the Magic Flute. One afternoon, singers from theater visited the gravely ill composer to sing through a completed movement of his Requiem. He died that same night, December 4, 1791, shortly before his 36th birthday. His favorite pupil, Franz Xavier, completed the work from the masters sketches, making some additions of his own.Last years
he wrote some famous serenades, including Eine Keline Nachtmusik 1787miscellaneous

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  1. In Paris, he first publishe dcompositions appeared- 2 pairs of sonatas for keyboard and violin. In 1764 - 4 misses
  2. He became a member of a Vienna Lodge of the Order of Freemasons in 1785 and was active in Freemasonry for the remainder of his life. He wrote a number of compositions for Masonic occasions, including Mauerische Trauermusik. in 1784 - 3 misses
  3. he wrote the opera the marriage of Figaro, reached peak of career. The following year, he did another work, with da Ponte again, was DonGiovanni. in 1786 - 3 misses
  4. spent in poor health. Still managed to produce the Clarinet Concerto and for Viennese theater, The magic flute. he was cheered in his last days by growing popularity of the Magic Flute. One afternoon, singers from theater visited the gravely ill composer to sing through a completed movement of his Requiem. He died that same night, December 4, 1791, shortly before his 36th birthday. His favorite pupil, Franz Xavier, completed the work from the masters sketches, making some additions of his own. Last years - 3 misses
  5. he wrote some famous serenades, including Eine Keline Nachtmusik 1787 miscellaneous - 3 misses
  6. He was appointed assistant Kapellmeister at St Stephens Cathedral, vienna. In 1791 - 2 misses
  7. seldom used opus numbers or dated his works. No catalog of his music until Ludwig von Kochel published hiw known works, a chronological listing with incipits. Nature of his works - 2 misses