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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.
| Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? | p. 1 |
| Little Boy, Big Talent | p. 4 |
| Seeing the World | p. 31 |
| The Wonder Boy Grows Up | p. 45 |
| On His Own | p. 67 |
| Family Man | p. 80 |
| An Untimely End | p. 95 |
| Table of Contents provided by Rittenhouse. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780448431048
ISBN-10: 0448431041
Series: Who Was...?
Audience:
Children
For Ages: 8 - 11 years old
For Grades: 3 - 6
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 106
Published: 1st April 2003
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 19.05 x 13.21
x 0.76
Weight (kg): 0.11
Edition Number: 1
