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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart certainly falls in the modern-day Top-40 list of classical favorites and with good reason. During his short lifetime, he composed over 600 works. Having died in 1791 at the age of 35, he had been composing for about 30 years. His earliest compositions were at the tender age of five years old.

His three most popular works are:

Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major (K. 525), also know is “Eine Kleine Nachtmusic”. This is arguably Mozart’s most recognizable work. Composed in Vienna in 1787, its German name actually translates into, “A Little Serenade”.

Piano Concerto No. 21 (K. 467) was completed March 9, 1785 and is a symphonic piece with the piano being the focal point (hence the name, Piano Concerto). The piece features three movements: Allegro, Andante in F Major, and Allegro Vivace.

The Requiem Mass in D Minor (K. 626) is more popularly known as “Mozart’s Requiem”. It was composed in Vienna in 1791. This enigmatic piece contains numerous well-performed segments that are known worldwide.

Mozart’s works are widely performed and enjoyed throughout the world. Discover them yourself and you’re apt to hear pieces you know, but forget exactly where you heard them.