...and he loved music. He was probably one of the greatest musical geniuses who ever lived. Luckily, he was given a father like Leopold, a very good musician and composer, who appreciated and nurtured his incredible talent.

When his sister Nannerl was seven and Wolferl was three, Papa started teaching her to play the piano. Little Wolfie could not stay away! He loved hearing her play and he loved the sound of music. He would sit on the floor, playing with his toys while she practiced her music.

They could hardly keep him away from the piano. After her lessons, he would come up to the piano, stand on tippy toes, reach up with his chubby little three year old fingers and delicately touch the keys.

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