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Burlesque by Leopold Mozart
This little piece by W.A. Mozart’s father, Leopold, was performed by Norma Meis….
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…was playing the violin fluently. At six, he was already mastering the piano. At eight, his musical prowess caught the attention of the legendary composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart was…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
…take a look at some of these young geniuses and explore their contributions to the world of classical music. 1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Mozart is often hailed as the…
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
…In one infamous incident, 17-year-old Joseph decided to cut off a fellow pupil’s pigtail, leading to his expulsion from school. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Haydn’s friend, W.A. Mozart, shared his love…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…legendary Wolfgang Mozart. Rumors circulated that Beethoven had an encounter with Mozart, and Mozart was supposedly impressed with his talent. However, the veracity of this meeting remains a matter of…