Yet, those which precede The Summer are extraordinary as well, bristling with a freshness, freedom and impulse that his mellow. The 250th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest musical geniuses of all times, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756x02013;1791), provides an opportunity not only to reflect on his immeasurable contributions to the world of classical music, but also to examine him as a man of exceptional creative power. And all within the severe limitations of this so-called quot;historicalquot; scenario. References edit General edit Abert, Hermann (2008) W. He composed over 600 works.