Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756 and showed prodigious musical talent from a young age. Mozart composed over 600 works in various genres, including symphonies, operas, chamber music, and piano concertos. His music is known for its melodic beauty, technical brilliance, and emotional depth. Mozart's contributions to classical music have had a lasting impact and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history.