Wolfgang amadeus mozart biography timeline info
Mozart was born in Salzburg Austria on January 27, 1756. He was the son of a court musician and reputable violin teacher, Leopold Mozart.
At only five years old, Mozart first played publicly. He was already recognized as a child prodigy.
The following year, Mozart and his sister travel to Munich and Vienna, performing for the court.
Leopold Mozart takes his children to a number of European capitals, exposing them to the best music available. Young Wolfgang begins to compose his first pieces.
In Vienna in 1768, Mozart writes his first opera, "La Finte Simplice".
For several years as a young man, Mozart travelled throughout Europe composing. He was unhappy in Salzburg and left, while his father stayed.
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