History of mozart

When was mozart born and died

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 27 January — 5 December was one of the most influential, popular and prolific composers of the classical period. A child prodigy, from an early age he began composing over works, including some of the most famous pieces of symphonic, chamber, operatic, and choral music. Anyone who does not understand this is not worthy of God.

Mozart was born in Salzburg to a musical family. From an early age, the young Mozart showed all the signs of a prodigious musical talent. By the age of five, he could read and write music, and he would entertain people with his talents on the keyboard. By the age of six, he was writing his first compositions, and by the age of eight had composed his first symphony.

Mozart was generally considered to be a rare musical genius, although he was also diligent in studying other great composers such as Haydn and Bach. During his childhood, Mozart was a frequent guest at various palaces around Europe, playing for distinguished guests. In addition to being feted by aristocrats across, Europe, Leopold raised his children as strict Catholics.

This included attendance at mass, frequent confession and the veneration of saints.