Mozart's birthplace
Mozart's birthplace (German: Mozarts Geburtshaus or
Hagenauerhaus) was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at No. 9
Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria. The Mozart family resided on the
third floor from 1747 to 1773. Mozart himself was born here on 27
January 1756.[1] He was the seventh child of Leopold Mozart, who was a
musician of the Salzburg Royal Chamber.[2]
Now a museum, Mozart's birthplace introduces visitors to the early
life of the composer, his first musical instruments, his friends, and
his passionate interest in opera. The third floor exhibits Mozart's
childhood violin as well as portraits, documents, and early editions
of his music, and the second floor is devoted to Mozart's interest in
opera and includes the clavichord on which he composed The Magic
Flute. The structure is owned by the Mozart Foundation.
Photo 107, 1985
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