Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Musical Prodigy and Composer

by Laura Loria

Overview

Introduce young readers to one of history’s greatest composers. They will enjoy tracing Mozart’s life from his childhood touring Europe as a musical prodigy through his years in Italy, Salzburg, and Vienna. They’ll learn about his struggles for independence and his musical innovation. This volume touches on the composition of operas, liturgical music, symphonies, concertos, and more. Mozart’s enduring popularity and the significant influence he had on the composers who followed him are also discussed. A timeline helps readers understand the chronology of events discussed in the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622756827
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2014
Series:	Britannica Beginner Bios Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Music Yesterday and Today 4

Chapter 2 Young Mozart 8

Chapter 3 Touring 13

Chapter 4 The Vienna Years 18

Chapter 5 The Last Days 24

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32