Anna Maria Pertl, later Anna Maria Mozart, was born on Christmas Day 1720 in the picturesque village of St. Gilgen, thirty kilometres from Salzburg. From unassuming origins, she grew up to become the mother of one of the most famous

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart may have been a one of a kind genius, but he didn’t compose in a vacuum. Today, we’re looking at ten fabulously talented composers whose sound worlds are very similar to Mozart’s. We’ll also look at these

Everybody loves Mozart’s piano sonatas, works that delightfully blend charm, wit, and elegance. Composed between 1774 and 1789, these 18 pieces showcase his mastery of melody, harmony, and form. To be sure, each sonata balances formal classical structures with surprising

Mozart‘s birth was nothing short of miraculous, a moment that would go on to change the world of music forever. Born on 27 January 1756 in the heart of Salzburg, Austria, he arrived into a family already steeped in musical

The series of piano concertos Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed during his years in Vienna is undoubtedly his greatest achievement in instrumental music. The dozen piano concertos composed between February 1784 and December 1786 are works of the highest quality and

When we think about the great composers, it’s easy to picture them in a kind of vacuum of genius. However, the great composers were human, just like the rest of us, and they lived and worked surrounded by other people.

Fans of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will likely be aware that he was taught, shaped, and influenced by his father Leopold Mozart, a violinist and composer. When Leopold began to teach his seven-year-old daughter Nannerl, in 1759, he discovered that Wolfgang

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known for his light, elegant, joyful music. His preternaturally cheerful mood makes the times when he did write dark music stand out all the more. Today, we’re looking at seven of Mozart’s saddest pieces of music,