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A Musical Prodigy Is Born
A boy by the name of Wolgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg Austria, on this very day. Little did the world know-he was going to become the best Musical Composer in recorded history. -
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Mozart: A Musical Prodigy
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Mastering The Violin And Harpischord
Wolgang was truly a prodigy. By the young age of five years old, he mastered the violin and the harpischord. His father, Leopold Mozart was a violin teacher so he taught Wolfgang in Salzburg.
(Specific date not known, but some time in mid 1761.) -
Traveling the World
Young Wolfgang traveled Europe, with his remarkable gift of comosing by his side. He went with his family to Just about every city to tour. At this time he was only six years old, and was playing for monarchs and empires.
(Specific date not known, but some time in mid 1762.) -
Wolfgang's First Composition
The Mozarts always traveled as a family, and this time they were going to London. While in London, Wolfgang wrote his first composition at the very young age of 8. His father, Leopold saw Wolfgang's true genius.
(Specific date not known, sometime in june of 1763) -
Becoming Very Ill
Wolfgang and his father had now set out for Vienna. Leopold only wanted the best for Wolfgang, but sadly in between his tour of Vienna, Wolfgang became seriously ill with smallpx. He eventually recovered, but it had left scars on his face that were there for the rest of his life.
(Specific date not known, sometime in 1767) -
His First Opera
Wolfgang performed his very firt Opera in Milan,Italy. By this time, he was 14 years old. It was an honor for Wolfgang, because he was asked to compose it.
(Exact date not known, sometime in 1770.) -
Rewarded The Highest of Honors
When Wolfgang was 16 years old, he visited Rome, Italy. While there he was personally rewarded the highest of rewards by the Pope. This reward was called "Order of the Golden Spur."
(Specific date not recorded, sometime in 1772) -
Becoming Konzermeister
By this time, a new archbishop was appointed by the name of Colloredo. He was the archbishop of Salzburg, Austria. He contacted the Mozarts through Leopold and made Wolfgang Konzertmeister. -
Free From His Father's Wrath
When Wolfgang was at the age of 18, he traveled everywhere in Europe with only his mother. It was the first time in Wolfgang's life that he was free from his father's (Leopold) authority.
(Exact date not known, sometime in 1777.) -
Kicked Out
Archbishop Colloredo was fed up with Wolfgang and his constant travel. He eventually kicked him out of the position of Konzertmeister. Wolfgang was somewhat happy because he was treated like a lowly peasant. Although Wolgang was happy, his father was disappointed and worried that Wolfgang would not find a steady job.
(Exact date not known, sometime in May of 1781.) -
Leopold's Death
Leopold eventually got very sick. He died without being able to say goodbye to Wolfgang. Wolfgang was upset because his father was the only one who seemed to belive in him and see his true genius.
(Exact date not know, sometime in 1787.) -
Plotting Against Wolfgang
Mozart was finally succeeding. His enemies got extremely angry and decided to plot against Mozart and ruin him. Although they failed they did steal one of his best peices in Vienna. -
Second Son is Born
By this time Wolfgang was married. He had several children but there was an outbreak in disease and many of them died. He was born Salzburg and was named Franz.
(Exact date not known, sometime in 1790.) -
A Room Full of Compositions
Mozart had written countless operas and compositions in his lifetime. By this time he had written over 200.
(Exact date not known, sometime in early 1791.) -
The Death of A Prodigy
Mozart was extremely ill. He was in a depressed state and even almost predicted his death. It was a day to go down in history. The world has never, and will not ever see such a genious and prodigal composer again. He was thrown in a ditch and to this day, no one has found where his body lies.
