Hey Kids, Meet Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
from the Hey Kid's Meet the Composer Index

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Austrian Classical Era Composer Preview and Print Preview and print this free printable composer biography by clicking on the green button.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born to Leopold and Anna Maria Pertl Mozart in 1756 in what is now Salzburg, Austria. His father Leopold Mozart was a choir master, a minor composer and an experienced teacher. When Mozart's sister Nannerl was seven she began keyboard lessons with her father while the three year old Wolfgang watched with fascination. At age 4 Mozart himself began keyboard lessons playing without fault and with great sensitivity. By age 5 Mozart was composing short pieces which his father wrote down for him. Mozart's father eventually decided to give up composing when young Amadeus' impressive musical talents became evident. At age six Mozart and Nannerl began traveling through Europe with their father giving concerts in the courts of Europe. While touring, Mozart learned to play the violin and the organ. At age 8 Mozart published his first two sonatas for the harpsichord.

At thirteen, he composed his first opera at the request of an emperor. By age 25 Mozart "had established himself as the finest keyboard player in Vienna," and was recognized as an accomplished composer. Some of his most famous pieces include Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, which means 'A Little Night Music', and his twelve variations on the French tune 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star', called Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman".

On December 5, 1791, Mozart died at 35 years of age, leaving behind a collection of more than 600 compositions, including works for the symphony, the piano, and the opera. Some of these pieces are considered to be the finest works of the Classical style.

*Many believe that Mozart composed the tune to 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' when he was 4 or 5 years of age. The misconception is further enhanced by its appearance in Trival Pursuit and Snapple Facts as the 'correct' answer.

Free Printable Sheet Music

Piano
Marriage of Figaro for Easy/Level 1 Piano Solo
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Intermediate/Level 3 Piano Solo
Funeral March for Intermediate/Level 4 Piano Solo
Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) for
     Intermediate/Level 5 Piano Solo
Turkish March for Intermediate/Level 5 Piano Solo

Woodwinds and Brass
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Easy Flute Solo
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Easy Clarinet Solo
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Easy Trumpet Solo

Harp
Marriage of Figaro for Easy Harp Solo

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