![]() ![]() ![]() The many years of travel over unpaved roads in horse-drawn carriages had taken their toll on Wolfgang's health. Wolfgang was so delighted that he pronounced, "Oh, how pretty you are! When I grow up, I will marry you."Īs the novelty of the children declined, Leopold Mozart was forced to discontinue the tours. Maria Antoinette, who would later become the Queen of France, came to his rescue. While in Vienna at the home of Empress Maria Theresa, he slipped and fell upon a polished floor. Wolfgang was very charming as a youngster. Wolfgang and Nannerl became known as the "Wonder Children" and were in great demand, amazing and entertaining all the courts of Europe. At the age of six, Wolfgang set out with his family on a musical tour of Europe. Leopold Mozart saw the talents of his children as a way to gain fame and fortune for the family. His ear was already so keen that he was able to tell his elders if their violins were a quarter tone out of tune. At five years of age, he could compose short pieces. Leopold was soon also giving Wolfgang music lessons.īy the age of four, he could memorize little pieces and play them perfectly. He would entertain himself for hours pressing the clavier (precursor of the piano) keys and delighting in the sounds they produced. Wolfgang, who was barely three years old at the time, became very interested in the lessons. Leopold Mozart began giving music lessons to Mozart's sister, Nannerl, when she was seven. His father, Leopold Mozart, was a professional musician and scholar who not only taught his children music, but assumed responsibility for all of their education. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born into a world filled with music on Januin the town of Salzburg, Austria. Mozart - the absolute wonder of the world ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |