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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
✦Classical period1756 – 1791Western ClassicalAustrian
Overview
Born
1756, Salzburg, Holy Roman Empire
Died
1791
Nationality
Austrian
Tradition
Western Classical
Era
Classical period
Biography
Child prodigy and supreme melodist, Mozart composed 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, and operas including Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute — all before dying at 35. His music unites formal elegance with profound emotional depth.