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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 1756-1791. Birth. Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg Austria. His parents were Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart. He had 7 sibling but 5 of them died as infants. Mozart’s birth home. Early Years.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791
Birth • Johannes ChrysostomusWolfgangusTheophilus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg Austria. • His parents were Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart. • He had 7 sibling but 5 of them died as infants. Mozart’s birth home
Early Years • Began playing the Clavier at the age of 4 with his fathers assistance. • It immediately became apparent that he was a prodigy! • Began composing his own music at the age of 5. Young Mozart
Early Years • Mozart and his sister began traveling and performing with their parents. • In 1762 he performed for the Prince of Munich, Germany. • They toured for 3 ½ years. • Johann Christian Bach was a big influence on Mozart at this time. Young Mozart, sister Nannerl, and father Leopold
Compositions • Symphony #40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRjY0_NktUU • Adagio and Fugue in c minor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-mtKlWnpw8 • Reqium Mass in d minor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPlhKP0nZII
Works Cited • www.youtube.com • www.widipedia.org