Tag: Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart

Today is the birthday of Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart. I suppose the last name is enough to give it away, but I am speaking, of course, of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart was born in 1756; he died in 1791. In less than 35 years (he composed his first music around the age of 5), he created over 600 works, producing astonishing masterpieces in every category. Even so, he seldom had two thaler to rub together. Haydn wrote that “posterity will not see such a talent again in 100 years.” Posterity is still waiting.