Biographies of Mozart Biographies of Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died after a short illness on 5 December 1791, aged 35. His reputation as a composer, already strong during his lifetime, rose rapidly in the years after his death, and he became (as he has remained to this day) one of the most celebrated of all composers. Shortly after Mozart's death, biographers began to piece together accounts of his life, relying on the testimony of those still living who knew him, as well as surviving correspondence. The creation of Mozart biographies has been an activity of scholars ever since. Friedrich Schlichtegroll was a teacher
Michael Friedman (composer) "The Great Immensity", and "In the Footprint", and co-author of "Paris Commune". His work on "Pretty Filthy" can be seen in the theater company's premiere production of the new musical. Michael Friedman (composer) John Michael Friedman (September 24, 1975 – September 9, 2017) was an American composer and lyricist. He was a founding associate artist of The Civilians. He received a 2007 Obie award for sustained excellence. His musical "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson" opened on Broadway in October 2010. He died on September 9, 2017, aged 41, from complications related to HIV/AIDS. Born in Boston, Friedman grew up in Philadelphia.