Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, at the age of five. He quickly gained fame, performing for royalty and leaving behind a legacy of over 600 works. This biography delves into Mozart's remarkable career, personal life, and provides a cultural history of eighteenth-century Europe. Black-and-white illustrations, a timeline, and a bibliography are included. Illustrated by Carrie Robbins with cover illustration by Nancy Harrison.
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Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old! Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of thirty-five, Mozart left a legacy of more than 600 works.
This fascinating biography charts the musician's extraordinary career and personal life while painting a vivid cultural history of eighteenth-century Europe. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread explore such topics as the history of opera and the evolution of musical instruments. There is also a timeline and a bibliography.
Illustrated by Carrie Robbins.
Cover illustration by Nancy Harrison.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 04/28/2003
Author: Yona Zeldis McDonough
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.13
UPC: 9780448431048
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 106
