Ross, Stewart.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : musical genius / Stewart Ross. - Chicago : Raintree, c2004. - 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. - Famous lives . - Famous lives (Chicago, Ill.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.

The prodigy -- Surrounded by music -- A miracle -- Sensible advice? -- On the road -- Father and son -- Italy and the opera -- The concertmaster -- Love and sadness -- The kindest heart in the world -- Unique talent -- Family life -- The land of the piano -- The greatest -- Court at last -- Black thoughts -- Debt -- A grim year -- The Magic Flute -- Requiem -- His talent lives on.

Introduces the life and work of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "The Jupiter Symphony," and "The Magic Flute."

ISBN: 0739866273 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2003004013

Subjects--Personal Names:
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Composers--Austria--Biography.
Composers.

LC Class. No.: ML3930.M9 / R67 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 780/.92