mozart

On a cold winter day in late January, at eight o'clock p.m., a genius was born. He is now known as one of the greatest musicians in history. For much of his adult life, this brilliant underappreciated composer and musician was very poor. He died penniless at the early age of 35.
Mozart was born January 27, 1756 and baptized the next day. Even his early childhood was centered around music. His father, Leopold Mozart, was an accomplished musician himself and capably took charge of his son's education, both musical and general. Leopold was quite conscious of his son's extraordinary ability and did everything he could to help nurture and develop Wolfgang's talent. He devoted much of his life to Wolfgang and his sister, Maria Anna's, education. Leopold was confident that under his guidance his children should develop their natural musical gifts and gain technical perfection.
Wolfgang's family, especially his father, were very important to him throughout his life. Leopo...