As "Father of the SYMPHONY."


WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

[Born in Salzburg, Austria—1756-1791.]

Mozart, "The Glorious Boy", Rubenstein named him well,

Was born with the gift of music, on him the mantel fell

Of many great composers, who justly won a name,

Though Mozart soared above them on pinnacles of fame.

When as a tiny kiddie with birthdays not yet five