When did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart begin his first journey to Italy?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began his first journey to Italy on the 13th of December 1769. He traveled from Salzburg with his father Leopold through Innsbruck and over the Brenner Pass.
Questions about Mozart in Italy
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What opera did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart compose during his stay in Bologna?
Mozart composed a Miserere in A minor, K. 85/73s while staying in Bologna. He also wrote a short minuet, K. 122/73t during this period.
Who rejected the appointment request for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna?
Empress Maria Theresa rejected the appointment request for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in November 1771. She described the Mozarts as useless people whose appointment would debase royal service.
How many performances did the opera Mitridate re di Ponto run for?
The opera Mitridate re di Ponto ran for 22 performances after its premiere in Milan. The audience demanded encores and cried Evviva il maestro! at the conclusion of each show.
Did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ever return to Italy after leaving in 1773?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart never returned to Italy after leaving on the 4th of March 1773. Neither he nor his father Leopold visited the Italian peninsula again.