The ultimate child prodigy, he began composing music at the age of 5.
Thirty years later, upon his death, he had composed well over 600 works of music. If you do the math, that comes to an average of 20 original compositions per year which included major symphonies and operas such as “Figaro” and “The Magic Flute.”
Like all of us, he had to overcome many challenges throughout his life.
His father never really approved of him and they were estranged at his father’s passing.
He suffered poverty off and on and yet was in demand to perform in the palaces of royalty.
Although he and his wife had many children, most died shortly after their births.
There was much jealousy in the hearts of other composers because of his popularity.
He died at the age of 35 of pneumonia in 1791.
Yet, worldwide audiences still enjoy his gift of music in its many forms.
Yes, HE MADE A DIFFERENCE!
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