Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father, Leopold Mozart, sacrificed his own creative career to foster his son's prodigious musical talent.
Composer Biography
Mozart's early childhood included extensive concert tours of Europe with his father and elder sister Nannerl, where they astonished audiences.
Performer Biography
Takako Nishizaki is one of the most frequently recorded violinists, with her recording of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' selling over a million copies.
Composition History
Mozart's sonatas for violin and keyboard span approximately twenty-five years of his life, with his earliest attempts published in Paris in 1764.
Performer Biography
Takako Nishizaki, the violinist on this album, was the first student to complete the famous Suzuki Method course and received a teacher's diploma at age nine.
Performer Biography
Benjamin Loeb, the pianist, has a diverse career including conducting, accompanying, and solo performances, and has worked with his rock star sister, Lisa Loeb.
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