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Loading...The Genius of Mozart
The Genius of Mozart is a three-part BBC series chronicling the extraordinary life of the prolific composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, from his childhood as a musical prodigy to his premature death at the age of 35.
1. Miracle of Nature
The widely held belief that Mozart was born a musical genius is challenged. The episode explores his years as a child prodigy, his relationship with his father, Leopold Mozart, and the composition of the Piano Concerto in D minor.
2. A Passion for the Stage
This episode looks at Mozart’s celebrated operas The Magic Flute, Idomeneo, and The Marriage of Figaro, and examines how they transformed musical theatre.
3. The First Romantic
This episode explores the tumultuous final years of Mozart’s life, during which he suffered a series of personal tragedies, including the death of his father and four of his children. In spite of this, Mozart was able to compose some of his greatest works.
