Life and Family
Where was Mozart born?
Salzburg, Austria
In which city did Mozart establish himself as an independent composer?
Vienna, Austria
Approximately how many works did Mozart compose in his lifetime?
Over 600
In what year did Mozart die?
1791
Non più andrai” is an aria from which opera?
The Marriage of Figaro
What year was Mozart born?
1756
What musical period is Mozart associated with?
The Classical period
Name one of Mozart’s most famous symphonies.
Symphony No. 40 in G minor or Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”)
How old was Mozart when he died?
35
“The Queen of the Night” is a famous aria from which opera?
The Magic Flute
Who was Mozarts father?
Leopold Mozart
What were some challenges Mozart struggled with in his life?
Financial struggles and difficulty securing stable patronag
Name one of Mozart’s most well-known operas.
The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, or Così fan tutte
What are the two possible causes of Mozarts death?
Rheumatic fever or poisoning (though poisoning is widely disputed)
What instrument is featured in Mozart’s famous clarinet concerto?
Clarinet
At what age did Mozart start composing?
Five
Name one of Mozart’s operas composed between 1782 and 1790.
The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, or The Marriage of Figaro
What is the name of Mozart’s Symphony No. 41?
Jupiter Symphony
How did Mozart’s music influence future composers?
His music influenced composers such as Beethoven and shaped the development of classical music.
What is the name of the famous piano piece from Sonata KV 331?
Rondo alla Turca (also known as the “Turkish March”)
What instruments did Mozart master as a child?
Violin and clavier (keyboard)
What was the title of Mozart’s unfinished composition at the time of his death?
Requiem in D minor
Which piano concerto by Mozart is nicknamed “Elvira Madigan”?
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
Why is Mozart considered one of the greatest composers in Western music history?
His music is celebrated for its complexity, emotional depth, and technical brilliance.
What is the title of the duet sung by Papageno and Papagena in The Magic Flute?
Papageno and Papagena Duet