Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period, widely regarded as one of the greatest musical geniuses in Western history. He composed over 800 works across virtually every genre — symphonies, operas, chamber music, and concertos — producing masterpieces such as Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, and his Requiem. Despite his extraordinary creative output, Mozart was chronically impoverished and died at age 35, leaving behind debts and an unfinished Requiem.