Maria Anna Mozart

Austrian musician

Also known as: Nannerl Mozart

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Maria Anna Mozart, often called Nannerl, was an Austrian musician and the elder sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Born in 1751, she was a highly talented keyboardist who, along with her younger brother, was showcased by their father, Leopold Mozart, in extensive European tours starting in 1763. Nannerl performed with Wolfgang in major cities across western Europe, demonstrating her own musical abilities. While her brother's genius eventually overshadowed her, Nannerl was recognized as an accomplished musician in her own right during their childhood tours. She lived until 1829.123

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Mozart and his sister Maria Anna (“Nannerl”) were the only two of their seven children to survive.
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Mozart and his sister Maria Anna (“Nannerl”) were the only two of their seven children to survive.
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