The Death of Mozart's Mother

Two pieces commemorating Anna Maria Mozart's death on July 3rd, 1778.

In 1777, the young Mozart set off on a job hunt. With his beloved mother at his side, he traveled throughout Europe, performing and hoping to get a position as a composer at one of the continent’s prestigious courts. Unfortunately, landing a job wasn’t as easy as he expected, and the trip continued for months without success.

Then, in July of 1778, while…