Woflgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Theophilus Mozart.  Mozart preferred the Latin Amadeus over Theophilus.  Amadeus means friend of God or love of God. And you only have to hear the majestic music of Mozart to know that it is divinely inspired.

I remember truly hearing Mozart for the first time in my early 30's after a spending my earlier years listening to classic rock, pop, and easy listening, and just being in a state of wonder.  This was the best thing I've ever heard.  Where has this music been all of my life.

We all hear classical music without realizing it in commercials or movies, but we never really give it a try or let the music into our lives.  Give it a try for just 30 minutes and see if you're not transformed, in some way. 

Mozart is a transcendent figure, a prodigy who at the age of 5 composed and performed in Salzburg and Vienna, Austria. Mozart was born and lived during another milestone event in the course of human history, the American Revolution.  Mozart's music was filling the heaven while American independence was being forged throughout history. 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756 to Leopold and Anna Maria.  He was the youngest of seven children, whereas the previous five had not survived infancy. 

He had an older sister Marie Anna or "Nannerl" who was five years older.  When Nannerl began taking keyboard lessons from their father Leopold at the age of 8, a younger Mozart at the age of 3 watched in rapt attention absorbing every note and lesson.  Their father Leopold was an accomplished violinist and teacher who wrote a successful violin textbook, and was a noteworthy member of the musical community. 

Mozart, Nannerl, and their father would tour throughout Europe sharing their musical talents with the royal classes of modern society. Mozart was 6 years old when he was performing on the biggest stages of the world. 

Mozart would die at the early age of 35 but given the health of family, he is lucky to have lived at all, and he lives on to this very day with the beautiful music he shares with all of us. 

Mozart a wonderful experience.  Let the music wash over you and cure whatever ails you.

With Love,

Coach K