Can you imagine writing your very own song before you even learn how to read? Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a true musical genius. He composed his first piece of music, a beautiful minuet, when he was just five years old! This fascinating biography takes you back in time to explore the incredible life of history's most famous child prodigy. You will learn how young Mozart traveled across Europe, performing his brilliant music for wealthy kings and powerful emperors. Even though he lived a short life, dying at the age of thirty-five, he left behind a massive legacy of more than 600 musical works. Step into the exciting world of eighteenth-century Europe and discover the history of opera, the evolution of musical instruments, and the extraordinary career of a boy who changed classical music forever.