Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · 1756–1791
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Full catalogK. 13 · 1764 · London
Violin Sonata No. 8 in F major, K. 13
Mozart’s Sonata for Keyboard with Violin in F major (K. 13) dates from late 1764, when the composer was only eight years old and living in London during the family’s grand tour.
Chamber Music · F Major
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Glyndebourne · Lewes · GB
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Israeli Opera House, Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center · Tel Aviv · IL
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Wiener Staatsoper · Vienna · AT
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Israeli Opera House, Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center · Tel Aviv · IL
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Staatstheater Mainz · Mainz · DE
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The Life of a Genius
Born January 27, 1756 at 9 Getreidegasse, Salzburg, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart emerged as history's most remarkable child prodigy, transforming into the greatest composer of the Classical era.
Child Prodigy
1756 - 1773
Early Years in Salzburg
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, at 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg's old town. His father, Leopold Mozart, served as deputy Kapellmeister at the Prince-Archbishop's court and recognized Wolfgang as "the miracle which God let be born in Salzburg."
By age 4, Wolfgang was picking out harmonies on the keyboard. At 5, he composed his first piece and was competent on both keyboard and violin. Leopold organized extensive European tours from 1763-1773, during which young Mozart performed before emperors, kings, and nobility across the continent.
The family lived in the third-floor apartment at Getreidegasse until 1773. Only Wolfgang and his sister Maria Anna "Nannerl" survived infancy of the seven Mozart children, both becoming exceptional musicians under their father's dedicated guidance.
Born: January 27, 1756, Salzburg
Life Timeline
Birth in Salzburg
Born January 27, 1756 at 9 Getreidegasse, Salzburg. Son of Leopold Mozart, deputy Kapellmeister at the Archbishop's court, and Anna Maria Pertl Mozart.
First Compositions
At age 5, Mozart composes his first piece of music and demonstrates extraordinary musical abilities on keyboard and violin.
Grand European Tours
Leopold takes 7-year-old Wolfgang and sister Nannerl on extensive 3.5-year concert tour across Europe, performing for royal courts.
Return to Salzburg
Family returns to Salzburg after decade of touring. Mozart serves Archbishop Colloredo as Konzertmeister.
Vienna Independence
Mozart breaks with Archbishop Colloredo and moves to Vienna to establish himself as a freelance composer and performer.
Peak Vienna Years
Moves to Domgasse 5, his most prestigious Vienna residence. Composes 'The Marriage of Figaro' and Haydn Quartets.
Final Masterpieces
Completes 'The Magic Flute' and begins his Requiem. Dies December 5, 1791 in Vienna at age 35, leaving the Requiem unfinished.
Operas
An overview of Mozart's stage works, from early attempts to the great masterpieces.
La clemenza di Tito
K. 621
1791 | Caterino Mazzolà | Italian
Die Zauberflöte
K. 620
1791 | Emanuel Schikaneder | German
Cosi fan tutte
K. 588
1790 | Lorenzo da Ponte | Italian
Don Giovanni
K. 527
1787 | Lorenzo da Ponte | Italian
Le Nozze di Figaro
K. 492
1786 | Lorenzo Da Ponte | Italian
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
K. 384
1782 | Gottlieb Stephanie | German
