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How did Mozart’s life end?

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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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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period, as well as a child prodigy who began composing music at the age of five.

Mozart was performing for royalty by the time he was six. He composed over 800 works in his short life, including symphonies, operas, chamber music, and choral music.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/ Image Credits: Britannica

Mozart’s early career was spent in Salzburg, where he worked as a court musician for the Archbishop of Salzburg. However, he was unhappy with his position and longed for greater artistic freedom.

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).


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