Historical Figure
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
d. 1791
Composer (1756–1791)
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Key Dates
Death
1791 December 5, 1791 →Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a Classical composer and musician. In his brief life, he completed more than 800 works including outstanding examples of most of the genres of his time: symphonies, concertos, chamber music, opera, and choral music.
Timeline
The Mozart family grand tour of Europe begins, lifting the profile of son Wolfgang Amadeus.
July 9 →Premiere in Milan of the opera ''Ascanio in Alba'', composed by Wolfgang Mozart, age 15.
November 17 →Premiere in Milan of the opera Ascanio in Alba, composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, age 15.
October 17 →W.A. Mozart's Symphony No. 36 receives its première performance in Linz, Austria.
November 4 →Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 36 is performed for the first time in Linz, Austria.
November 4 →In Vienna, Austria, Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro is performed for the first time.
May 1 →Opening night of the opera ''The Marriage of Figaro'' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna, Austria.
May 1 →More from the Enlightenment
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