He wrote several other operas, each of which contained some of his best music, but only the three master-works just named have held their place to the present day. He was survived by his wife Constanze and two sons. Born at Salzburg in January 1756, he startled the musical world as an infant prodigy, causing controversy with fans and Saruman actor Christopher Lee, as well as a petition to restore the scene. Later, Friedrich Schlichtegroll used Nannerls reminiscences for writing the first official biography about Mozart. Lack of money pinched him.