Mozart

Born Jan. 27, 1756 in Austria

Died 1791

• Composer & pianist named Wolfgang Amadeus who began performing at only 6 years old!

• Taught by his father, he became a prodigious composer of famous works such as The Marriage of Figaro & Clarinet Concerto.

• Struggled with health & financial issues throughout his life.

• Honored in film and inspiration to countless musicians after him.

“I pay no attention whatever to anybody’s praise or blame.  I simply follow my own feelings.”