Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian composer, conductor and keyboard virtuoso of the Classical period. Born in Salzburg, he displayed prodigious musical talent from early childhood and was touring Europe as a performer by age six. Over a short life he completed more than 800 works, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, operas and choral music, among them The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute. He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music, and his compositions remain among the most performed in the world.
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RoleComposer and musician of the Classical period 1 Role
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Where is Mozart buried?
The location of his grave is unknown.
Nobody knows exactly. Mozart was buried together with others who had died at the same time, following the regulations of Emperor Joseph II, and the location of his grave remains unknown.
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WikipediaLead paragraph, sentence 1
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 - 5 December 1791) was a Classical composer and musician.
Lead paragraph, sentence 1 (year)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 - 5 December 1791) was a Classical composer and musician.
Death section, first sentence
Mozart died in his home on 5 December 1791(1791-12-05) (aged 35) at 12:55 am.
Death section, first sentence (year)
Mozart died in his home on 5 December 1791(1791-12-05) (aged 35) at 12:55 am.
Second paragraph, first sentence
Born in Salzburg, Mozart quickly emerged as a child prodigy under the training of his father Leopold, a skilled pedagogue.
Death section, burial sentence
Mozart was interred in a common grave, in accordance with contemporary Viennese custom, at the St. Marx Cemetery outside the city on 7 December.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Gender
Born in Salzburg, he displayed prodigious musical talent from early childhood and was touring Europe as a performer by age six.
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In Era: The Early Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 - 5 December 1791) was a Classical composer and musician.
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