Classical Era (1750-1850) W. A. Mozart

Classical Era (1750-1850)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

(Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilis Mozart)

Born in Salzburg, Austria

He showed musical talent before he was 4 years old.

He started composing before he was 6 years old.

When he was six, he was already famous as a piano/harpsichord performer. He performed in Germany, Austria, France, England, Holland, and Italy.

He had an incredible memory. He could play a piece of music from memory after hearing it only once.

Wrote: 41 symphonies
Many concertos (a piece of music for a solo instrument
With the orchestra)

Many operas (a play with no talking only singing)

The Magic Flute ­ Overture

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A little night music)

Clarinet Concerto Movement II Adagio

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