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A historical glimpse of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, from baby Mozart until he was about to turn 5, his age when he started composing.

Percival Everett sets his infant prodigy on a fevered journey from lofty intelligentsia and academia towards wisdom, truth and maybe even purity

Biographers' accounts differ about the nature of the relationship between the musical genius and his strict father.

The Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, known for her elegant touch and advocacy of Spanish composers, died last Friday night in a Barcelona hospital.

Former child chess champion Josh Waitzkin turns his attention to learning and potential in The Art of Learning.

An eye for the hemp fields around Cento, Italy, and shrimping in the Reno River led a boy to become one of Itay's greatest painters.

Brief biography of Carl Friedrich Gauss, one of the greatest and most influential mathematicians in history. He made advances in number theory.

Maria Anna "Nannerl" Mozart was a gifted musician whose abilities were immediately overshadowed by her famous brother Wolfgang Amadé.

Franz Schubert's prolific writing style has been an incredible bit of good fortune for those of us who love his music. Read on for a brief biography of this music master.

Sir Charles Hubert Parry may have been an unlikely pick for a future composer, but he has left his mark in a field that includes greats from Purcell to Vaughn Williams.

Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.

After a successful stint as a professional soccer player, the Israeli musician Elisha Abas has traveled full circle, returning to his first love in piano.

Spain in the homeland of the great artist Pablo Picasso. This article presents an ideal itinerary for art aficionados, noting the major Picasso attractions and artwork.

Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.

This article on the philosopher Leibniz provides a short summary of his life, including details of his birth, education and career.

Malaga has two venues dedicated to Pablo Picasso, Casa Natal, his native house, and the Museo Picasso where 155 priceless items highlight the variety of his work.

Pascal, the great mathematician and philosophical thinker, claimed that if you bet God existed, you stood the chance to win all and lose nothing.

Life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, best known for opera The Love for Three Oranges, ballet Romeo and Juliet, and fairy tale Peter and the Wolf.

Vincenzo Bellini's brief biography. He is best known for opera Norma and 'bel canto.'

When by his last will Alfred Nobel instituted the Nobel Prize in 1895 to recognize great human endeavors, he neglected to make allowance for achievements in mathematics.

Adele Aus der Ohe and Agnes Zimmermann were famous pianists in their time, and also composed many works. In spite of difficulties they reached the top in their careers.

When a beach vacation needs more than sun and sand, try an art gallery, a Cat in the Hat and a walk among flowers. Wilmington, North Carolina has them all.

Short biography of Bedrich Smetana, first national composer of Bohemia (Czech Republic), famous for his patriotic 'Ma Vlast' ('My Country') symphonic poem.

Brief biography of Hungarian composer Béla Bartok, whose work was greatly influenced by his country's folk music.

Short biography of French composer Camille Saint-Saens, organist and pianist, known for suite 'Carnaval des Animaux' and the opera 'Samson et Dalila'.

Chaim Potok's award winning bestseller, My Name is Asher Lev, captures the heart of readers and stands as a great work of postmodern fiction.

The painter and designer Charles LeBrun (1619-90) was one of the most significant figures in the development of Western art.

Hely-Hutchinson was a prolific composer with works ranging from symphonies to nonsense songs. A Carol Symphony has been popular for many years over Christmas season.

Salzburg's Advent markets are evidence, if any was needed, that the Austrian city has much more to offer tourists than just the legacies of Mozart and The Sound of Music.

A brief look at the life and career of Augusta Mary Ann Holmes, who became celebrated as a composer in her lifetime.

Cullen Jones, 24, is the third African American swimmer to medal in the Olympic games and second to win the gold.

Jan Lievens was once considered Rembrandt's equal, but is largely forgotten today.

Brief Biography of German-Italian Ferruccio Busoni, child prodigy, gifted composer and a visionary musician.

While the marketing might focus on the CGI-animated rodents, live-action films with cartoon characters still depend on the performances of their human counterparts.

Brief biography of Louis Spohr. His composition style is transition between Classicism and Romanticism. He paved way for German Romantic opera with Carl Maria von Weber.

Documentary now on DVD takes a fascinating, sometimes conflicted look at fhe rise and fall and rise again of a four-year-old artist, and asks the question - what is art?

THIS IS IT is a film that showed how kind and considerate Michael Jackson is--without the media hype about sexual abusing children. Jackson was extremely hardworking.

The role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the history of the opera prior to his Vienna move as a freelance composer and performer.

Account of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first 'grand tour' of Europe with his family, and what he was composing from 7 to 10 years of age.

This article reviews Greg Hoard's book, Joe: Rounding Third & Heading for Home, a biography of the late Cincinnati Reds pitcher and broadcaster, Joe Nuxhall.

Austria has some fine UNESCO World Heritage sites with architecture, natural beauty, and not surprisingly music confirming the Austrian contribution to world culture

Life and works of English poet William Blake, also an artist, mystic, and engraver known for illuminated printing to illustrate his poems.

In 1781, Mozart the adult composer left Salzburg and moved to Vienna. The years 1781-1791 were his Vienna years, as freelance musican, tutor, and family man.

Biography of Blaise Pascal with focus on his religious philosophies as opposed to his scientific discoveries. He is famous for his "Pensées" and "Pascal's Wager.

See if these first lines from books for kids make you want to keep reading.

Dr. Jim B. Tucker has studied cases of past life memory in children from all over the world. His research has uncovered startling evidence for the soul and reincarnation.

In the world of solo singing sensations, nobody can touch the "Holy Trinity" of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, or can they?

In 1767, 11 year-old Mozart composed Die Schuldigkeit des ersten Gebots, K.35 and Apollo et Hyacinthus, K.38: Summary, character list, and other related information.

Life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as a teenager. Places he traveled, his compositions and performances.

Renowned composers Chopin, Clara Schumann, Rimsky-Korsakov and Satie as painted by Eugène Delacroix, Johann Heinrich Schramm, Ilya Repin and Suzanne Valadon.