How did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart earn money after settling in Vienna?

After settling in Vienna, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart earned a living through several professional activities:

• Teaching: He took on pupils to provide a steady income.1
• Concerts: He performed as a pianist-composer, primarily in the homes of noblemen, though he also held public concerts of his own. His piano concertos were central to his concert activity.21
• Publication: He wrote and published his music, including piano concertos and other works, to generate revenue.21
• Court Appointment: In late 1787, he was appointed as Kammermusicus to the imperial court. This position was largely a sinecure that required him to supply dance music for court balls.3
• Commissions: He worked on operas, such as The Abduction from the Seraglio and Così fan tutte, which were commissioned for the stage.13

Despite these efforts, Mozart frequently faced financial difficulties and often sought loans from acquaintances to maintain his lifestyle.3