Mozart in Italy
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Between 1769 and 1773, the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his father Leopold made three Italian journeys. The first, an extended tour of 15 months, was financed by performances for the nobility and
Portrait of Mozart, aged 13, in Verona, 1770, attributed to Giambettino Cignaroli
Leopold Mozart, who was anxious to extend Wolfgang's musical education in Italy
San Marco monastery, Milan, where the Mozarts lodged during their first visit to the city
Giovanni Battista Martini, known as Padre Martini, tutored Mozart in counterpoint.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a Classical composer and musician. He completed more than 800 works in his life—including outstanding examples of most of the genres of his time: symphonies, concertos, cha
Mozart in Italy
…Between 1769 and 1773, the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his father Leopold made three Italian journeys. The first, an extended tour of 15 months, was financed by performances for the nobility and by…
Detail from Portrait of the Mozart Family, c. 1781
Mozart's birthplace at Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg
Mozart family on tour: Leopold, Wolfgang, Nannerl; watercolour by Carmontelle, c. 1763