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Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
There was another Mozart prodigy: "At twelve, Maria was considered one of the best pianists in Europe." Not only did she tour with her soon-to-be-renowned little brother, she was his inspiration, his playfellow, even his amanuensis—she transcribed his precocious first symphony. Echoing classic sonata form, as outlined in an introductory note, Rusch's text makes the pair's triumphant childhood tour her opening "allegro." In a slow "Second Movement," Maria stays home when Wolfga...Log In or Sign Up to Read More