Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
27 January 1756 — 5 December 1791
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period and one of the greatest figures in Western music. A child prodigy, he began composing at an early age and went on to create more than 600 works, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, sacred compositions, and operas.
Mozart's music is celebrated for its beauty, elegance, and emotional depth. His most famous operas include The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte, and The Magic Flute. More than two centuries after his death, his works remain among the most frequently performed and beloved in the classical repertoire.
Operas
| Opera | Premiere or date of written | Libretti available |
|---|---|---|
| Die Entführung aus dem Serail | 1782, July 16 | |
| Le nozze di Figaro | 1786, May 1 | italian, german, english, french |
Don Giovanni  |
1787, October 29 | italian, german, english, french |
| Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola degli amanti | 1790, January 26 | italian, german, english, french |
| La clemenza di Tito | 1791, September 6 | italian, english |
| The Magic Flute | 1791, September 30 | german, english, french |
History
- January 27, 1756 — Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (a central figure in opera history, composer of works such as Don Giovanni and Le nozze di Figaro) was born in Salzburg.
- January 29, 1781 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera "Idomeneo" premiered in Munich (Cuvilliés Theatre).
- May 1, 1786 — The premiere of Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" took place at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
- April 30, 1789 — The premiere of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "Così fan tutte" took place at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
- January 26, 1790 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera "Così fan tutte" premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
- May 9, 1811 — "Così fan tutte" received its first performance at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, London.
- March 30, 1900 — Mozart’s "Die Zauberflöte" was first performed at the Metropolitan Opera (New York), sung in Italian.
- March 24, 1922 — The U.S. premiere of Mozart’s "Così fan tutte" takes place at the Metropolitan Opera.
- May 5, 2025 — Premiere of a new production of Mozart's 'Don Giovanni' at the Metropolitan Opera, directed by Tony Award-winner Ivo van Hove.
