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World Service,22 Nov 1991,28 mins

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Nine programmes telling the story of Mozart's life, through his letters, the letters and memoirs of those who knew him, and through the music itself. Part one. Early days, prodigy, illness, and life on the road. "When he was three years old my brother showed his remarkable God-given talent...At four he could play pieces perfectly. And at five he was already composing." Written and presented by Dr Stanley Sadie.

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