Mozart died on December 5, 1791, at the age of 35. The cause of his death is unknown, but it is believed that he suffered from a severe illness, possibly rheumatic fever or kidney disease.
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Mozart’s early career was spent in Salzburg, where he worked as a court musician for the Archbishop of Salzburg ¹. However, he was unhappy with his position and longed for greater artistic freedom.
In Milan, Mozart wrote the opera Mitridate, re di Ponto (1770). From 1782 to 1785 Mozart mounted concerts with himself as a soloist, presenting three or four new piano concertos in each season.
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In 1781, Mozart moved to Vienna, where he achieved great success as a composer and performer. Mozart’s music is known for its beauty, complexity, and emotional depth.
Mozart’s most famous works include the operas “The Marriage of Figaro” (1786), “Don Giovanni” (1787), and “The Magic Flute” (1791).
Mozart also composed many symphonies, including the “Jupiter Symphony” (1788), and chamber music, such as the “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” (1787).


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