It is true that genius is not appreciated in its lifetime. Such was the case with Mozart too, who led a very turbulent life because he was way ahead of his time. Even so, his musical talent was tapped early on by his father and he was composing symphonies and orchestras by the time he was thirteen. Though his life was tragically short, he composed and created such brilliant works of art that he is alive even today through them.

Word of his talent spread and people started to acknowledge the purity and creativity in his work. At the tender age of fifteen he was made the concert master to the archbishop of Salzburg. After awhile, he set off in search of more challenging work and traveled far and wide. Though he landed many posts, he was rarely satisfied anywhere. An introvert by nature, he spent a rather difficult life in which he did not get the right response for his masterpieces. Even his married life did not do much to alter the financial position in his life.

There were only a few who truly understood Mozart. One of these was Haydn- who turned out to be a great influence in Mozart's later works.

Mozart died in the dead of the night, just about 1 a.m. on the fifth of December in 1791. He died in his beloved Vienna at young age of 35. There are many theories that abound, since there has been no definite documentation of the truth. One of the most accepted beliefs is that he thought of his impending death whilst composing his last work - the Requiem. The Requiem, though left incomplete, was the Mozart's last composition. The Requiem Mass in D Minor is perhaps his most recognized and applauded compositions. It has a special place in his wonderful creations and is revered by followers of Mozart.

A few people also have reason to believe that the piece itself was commissioned by a messenger from the afterworld. Though there are many who do not accept this line of thought, there seems to be no other reason for the hale and hearty Mozart to have died so suddenly. It was an anonymous commission from Franz Count of Walsegg on Schloss Stuppach and it saw him to his grave.

The Requiem is divided into 14 movements with the main portions being the Introit, Kyrie, Sequence, Offertory, Sanctus, Agnus Die and Communion. Some of the instruments used for the same are basset horns, clarinet, trumpets, trombones, violins, cello and organs. It is a beautiful piece and is widely accepted and acclaimed.

With his death, a little part of music died too - it will be his and only his. The only consolation for us is the eternal jewels that he left behind.