This is the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, illustrated with examples of his music. The biography tells of Mozart"s childhood travelling the courts of Europe, and of how, after a brief period of fame in Vienna, his fortunes declined until his early death and his last resting place in a pauper"s grave. This title features over 70 excerpts, from Mozart"s operas, symphonies, chamber music and choral works, including "The Requiem".