... , violinist, and assistant concert master at the Salzburg court. Wolfgang's mother, Anna Maria Pertl, was born to a middle class family of local community leaders. His only sister was Maria Anna (nicknamed "Nannerl"). With their father's ... Wolfgang and other members of his family fell seriously ill and had to limit their performance schedule. Advertisement - Continue reading below Budding Young Composer In December, 1769, Wolfgang, then age 13, and his father departed from Salzburg for ... . He also began writing an opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio)....

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