Wolfgang+Amadeus+Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ** At thirteen, he composed his first opera at the request of an emperor. By age 25 Mozart "had established himself as the finest keyboard player in Vienna," and was recognized as an accomplished composer. Some of his most famous pieces include Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, which means 'A Little Night Music', and his twelve variations on the French tune 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star', called Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman". On December 5, 1791, Mozart died at 35 years of age, leaving behind a collection of more than 600 compositions, including works for the symphony, the piano, and the opera. Some of these pieces are considered to be the finest works of the Classical style.
 * Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart** was born to Leopold and Anna Maria Pertl Mozart in 1756 in what is now Salzburg, Austria. His father Leopold Mozart was a choir master, a minor composer and an experienced teacher. When Mozart's sister Nannerl was seven she began keyboard lessons with her father while the three year old Wolfgang watched with fascination. At age 4 Mozart himself began keyboard lessons playing without fault and with great sensitivity. By age 5 Mozart was composing short pieces which his father wrote down for him. Mozart's father eventually decided to give up composing when young Amadeus' impressive musical talents became evident. At age six Mozart and Nannerl began traveling through Europe with their father giving concerts in the courts of Europe. While touring, Mozart learned to play the [|violin] and the organ. At age 8 Mozart published his first two sonatas for the harpsichord.

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