The Life of Mozart Trivia Quiz

Answer: Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart

Mozart had many different names in his lifetime due to the fact that he was multilingual and his name was adapted to different languages. Mozart was baptized on January 28, 1756. His first two baptismal names, "Joannes Chrysostomus" are representatives of his saint's name.

Answer: Classical

Mozart wrote religious music and music for dances and other types as well.
He composed over 600 works! His works are compiled together in the Kochel catalogue.

Answer: Rheumatic fever

Although the cause of Mozart's death is not completely certain, scientists believe that the most likely cause of his death was acute rheumatic fever. There have been over 100 possible causes of death mentioned.

Answer: Don Giovanni

"Don Giovanni"is an opera with two acts by Mozart. It is said to blend comedy along with melodrama. It appeared as number seven on Opera America's list of the 20 most performed operas in North America.

Answer: 27 January, 1756

He only lived 35 years!

Answer: J.S. Bach

When he was in London, as a little kid, Mozart met J.C. Bach and heard his music and was further influenced by it.

Answer: Beethoven

Beethoven visited Vienna in 1787 and, according to Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, met Mozart, and may have had a few lessons from him. An earlier biographer, Otto Jahn, has Mozart say of Beethoven "Mark that young man; he will make himself a name in the world!". That quote doesn't show up anywhere else, so may or may not be factual.

Answer: Catalogue of compositions by Mozart

This is a catalouge of his compositions that was created so people would better be able to refer to his works.

Answer: five

As a little kid he knew how to play the keyboard and violin, and at the age of five he performed before the European royalty. At the age of 17, he was a court musician in Salzburg, but he was always in search of better positions to take on.

Answer: The Magic Flute

Shortly after this on November 20, he became bedridden and was suffering from a lot of pain. He died at 1 a.m. on December 1 1791. "The Magic Flute" included both singing and speaking dialogue.