Biography
- At age 6, Mozart met Archduchess Marie Antoinette after his performance for the royal courts at Habsburg summer residence. It is said that young Marie helped Mozart when he slipped on a polished floor. In return, Mozart proposed marriage to her.
- At age 11, Mozart wrote his first true opera, Apollo et Hyacinthus.
- Mozart had a pet Starling, a small to medium song bird he bought from a Vienna pet shop. It was Mozart’s best companion who sang his works.
Famous Works
Listen to Mozart
These pieces made Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart famous all around the world. Press a Listen button and hear the music for yourself!
41 symphonies
27 piano concertos
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Operas: The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute
Requiem
Symphony Spotlight
Where can you hear Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music?
The Columbus Symphony brings this music to life on stage. Check out these programs, and maybe you can hear it in person!
