Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period. For many, Mozart is the greatest of all composers. The playful, mercurial genius, who died at 35, left over 600 works (including 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, 22 operas, numerous Mass settings, chamber music, piano sonatas, and songs), which reveal one of the most prodigious talents ever known in music. Classical in style, yet dipping deep into an innate feeling for the nature of humanity, Mozart gave us some of the most perfect and enduring music ever conceived. A child prodigy, he effortlessly blossomed into a creator-performer of renown before dying far too young in 1791. Explore the iconic and beloved music that makes him one of Western art's immortals. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.