Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential in Western music history. He began composing at the age of five and went on to compose over 600 works, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, operas, and choral music. Mozart's music is known for its beauty, complexity, and emotional depth. Some of his most famous works include his symphonies, such as Symphony No. 40 and Symphony No. 41 ("Jupiter"), his piano concertos, such as Piano Concerto No. 21 ("Elvira Madigan"), and his operas, such as The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. Mozart's music continues to be widely performed and loved today.
