late 1700sReputable sourceWell documented
Mozart, Master of the Classical Style
On the timeline · around late 1700s · The Classical Era
What happened
A child prodigy who toured Europe's courts, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart became the defining composer of the Classical era, producing more than 600 works of extraordinary clarity and beauty before his death at 35. His operas — The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute — and his symphonies, concertos, and unfinished Requiem span the full range of the music of his day.
Why it matters
Mozart perfected the balanced, graceful forms of the Classical style and is regarded as one of the greatest and most naturally gifted composers who ever lived — a benchmark for musical genius itself.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Reputable source