Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756 - 1791

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg on January 27, 1756 and 250 years later music lovers around the world celebrated his music throughout the 2006.

• Read an extensive biography of Mozart at Oxford Music Online.
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• Find out more about the life of Mozart: Mozart Profile @ the BBC.
• The Mozart Project.
• Mozart’s Musical Diary at the British Library’s Online Gallery: Turning the Pages

Mozart’s Music

• Learn more about Mozart’s music and listen online at Naxos Music Online.
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• Naxos Video Library has video of performances of Mozart’s work including operas such as Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute
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• Music Online also has a brief biography and recordings of Mozart’s music
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• If you like Mozart’s music you may also enjoy these pieces.

Nowadays Mozart’s music is also known for its supposed effect in raising children’s IQ. The BBC has a useful page for parents on this theory: The Mozart Effect.

Find in our catalogue

• Books about Mozart
• Recordings of music by Mozart
• Videos and DVDs
• Scores