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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Child Prodigy (1756–1762)
- Born in 1756 in Salzburg
- Early exceptional musical talent
- Father Leopold Mozart recognizes the genius
- First compositions at the age of 5
- Plays violin and harpsichord with precision
- Performs for nobles in Salzburg & Munich
- Celebrated as a “child prodigy”
- First travels with father and sister Nannerl
The Child Prodigy Conquers Europe
Already at the age of six, Mozart delights audiences in Vienna and Munich.
Performances at royal courts in Paris, London, and The Hague soon follow.
He plays with astonishing confidence – by heart, flawlessly, charmingly.
Europe marvels at the little boy from Salzburg –
a musician who will make history.
Performances at royal courts in Paris, London, and The Hague soon follow.
He plays with astonishing confidence – by heart, flawlessly, charmingly.
Europe marvels at the little boy from Salzburg –
a musician who will make history.
The illness that almost ended it all (1762)
- 1762 – Mozart contracts smallpox
- Fever & rash all over his face
- Doctors fight for his life
- Becomes blind for several weeks
- His family prays for healing
- Despite the illness – soon plays music again
- Miraculous recovery in Vienna
Almost died – but survived
Mozart’s smallpox infection in 1762 could have ended his life early. Yet the child prodigy survives it – weakened but undeterred. Shortly thereafter, he performs again and impresses with an incredible memory and an ear for melodies.
Mozart on His Travels (1763–1766)
- First grand European tour with father and sister Nannerl
- Stops: Munich, Paris, London, The Hague, Zurich
- Performs at royal courts and noble houses
- The audience is thrilled by the young genius
- In London, he composes his first symphonies
- In Paris, he impresses the aristocracy
- In Italy, he becomes acquainted with the art of opera
- He is celebrated everywhere as a musical wonder
Europe experiences the child prodigy
Mozart travels through half of Europe – a child who fascinates composers and kings alike.
He writes sonatas, operas, and symphonies with a maturity that no one would have expected.
The world begins to know his name.
He writes sonatas, operas, and symphonies with a maturity that no one would have expected.
The world begins to know his name.
Departure for Vienna (1777–1782)
- Leaves Salzburg after a dispute with the Archbishop
- Leaves the court service – against his father’s will
- Seeks independence as a freelance musician
- Begins a new life in Vienna
- Quickly becomes well-known in Vienna
- Gives concerts and teaches nobles
- Composes piano concertos, sonatas, and operas
- Meets Constanze Weber and marries her
Freedom – but at what cost?
Mozart enjoys artistic freedom in Vienna like never before.
He decides for himself what he writes – and for whom.
Yet without a steady court position, money often remains scarce.
Despite financial worries, his greatest works emerge – full of courage, emotion, and independence.
He decides for himself what he writes – and for whom.
Yet without a steady court position, money often remains scarce.
Despite financial worries, his greatest works emerge – full of courage, emotion, and independence.
The Master Years & the Legacy (1786–1791)
- Mozart dies in 1791 at the age of only 35 – yet his music lives on.
- Today, he is considered one of the most famous composers in the world.
- His works are performed in concert halls on every continent.
- In Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague, museums, monuments, and festivals keep his memory alive.
- Films like Amadeus make him unforgettable for new generations as well.
- To this day, Mozart stands for genius, creativity, and passion.
The Unfinished Masterpiece – Mozart’s Final Chapter
In the summer of 1791, Mozart receives the mysterious commission to compose a Requiem – a funeral mass.
He works on it day and night, convinced it was intended for himself.
Despite illness, he writes until the very end, dictating notes from his bed and planning every detail.
The work remains unfinished, but his students complete it based on his sketches.
He works on it day and night, convinced it was intended for himself.
Despite illness, he writes until the very end, dictating notes from his bed and planning every detail.
The work remains unfinished, but his students complete it based on his sketches.
The Requiem becomes his musical farewell message – moving, dark, and heavenly at the same time.
Only a few months later, Mozart dies at the age of 35.
But his music lives on – stronger than he could ever have imagined.
Afterlife and Influence (1791 – ∞)
- Writes operas that shape music history
- Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute
- Thrills audiences and colleagues – but also much envy
- Combines humor, humanity, and deep emotion
- Becomes famous in Vienna, yet financially things remain difficult
- Works day and night – inspired, but exhausted
- Composes concertos, chamber music, and his final operas
- Begins work on the Requiem, which remains unfinished
The legacy lives on
His children – Karl Thomas and Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart – carry on the name,
but none reach his greatness.
What remains is a legacy that the world will never forget.
but none reach his greatness.
What remains is a legacy that the world will never forget.
