Leopold Mozart

Austrian composer and violinist

Leopold Mozart - Austrian composer and violinist
Born

November 14th, 1719
305 years ago

Died

May 28th, 1787
237 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Austria

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Austrian composer and violinist contributed significantly to the development of violin pedagogy. Wrote the treatise 'Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule' which laid foundational techniques for violin playing. Worked as a court musician in Salzburg and taught music to his children, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His approach to music education influenced generations of musicians.

Wrote 'Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule'

Served as a court musician in Salzburg

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