Considered one of the
most brilliant and versatile composers ever
Mozart, Wolfgang
Amadeus (1756-1791), Austrian composer, who is considered one of the most
brilliant and versatile composers ever. He worked in all musical genres of
his era, wrote inspired works in each genre, and produced an extraordinary
number of compositions, especially considering his short life. By the time
Mozart died at age 35, he had completed 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, 23
string quartets, 17 piano sonatas, 7 major operas, and numerous works for
voice and other instruments.
