Mozart : The story of a little boy and his sister who gave concerts

"Mozart: The Story of a Little Boy and His Sister Who Gave Concerts" by Thomas Tapper is a children's biography written in the early 20th century. This book recounts the early life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, focusing on his childhood experiences alongside his sister, Maria Anna (Nannerl), as they embarked on concert tours and shared their musical talents. The book is intended to inspire young readers by introducing them to one of history's greatest composers through engaging narratives and illustrations. In this charming account, readers learn about young Mozart, affectionately known as Wolferl, who displayed extraordinary musical talent from a very young age. The narrative highlights his close relationship with his sister Nannerl, who was instrumental in nurturing their shared passion for music. As the two siblings traveled across Europe, performing for royalty and inspiring audiences with their melodies, the story emphasizes Wolferl's dedication to his craft even while enjoying the playful aspects of childhood. Ultimately, the book captures the spirit of Mozart's early years, illustrating how he balanced his immense musical gifts with the joys and innocence of being a child. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Thomas Tapper was a musician, composer, lecturer, writer, teacher, and editor, who was born in Canton, Massachusetts, and studied music at the American College of Musicians. He wrote many books on music, mostly for children and young adults. His most famous being Lives of Great Composers picture book series. He also wrote the First Year Series for musical instruction, which included First Year Musical Theory, First Year Counterpoint, First Year Harmony, Second Year harmony, First Year Analysis, and First Year Melody Writing. He was the editor of "The Musician," and promoted rural music and community music. Tapper also promoted rote learning in the rote-note controversy of the late 19th Century music education. His students included Isabel Stewart North and Carrie Burpee Shaw.