14.8 Nannerl Mozart, Sister of Wolfgang Amadeus

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the quintessential child prodigy. He performed for European royalty at the tender age of six. But he wasn’t the only child prodigy in his family or even the first. Big sister Nannerl led the way as his first role model and collaborator. Some of his keyboard music was written with her in mind as the performer, and after his death she worked with his first biographer and publisher to preserve his legacy. Music for this episode includes: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 Rondo alla Turca rom Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331/300i Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467 as performed by Markus Staab Requiem in D minor, K. 626 All of these recordings are copyright free. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices