Mozart's Sister

The name Mozart is synonymous with musical genius, calling up the powerful notes ofThe Magic Flute,Don Giovanni, andThe Marriage of Figaro, reminding us that what is now classical was once revolutionary. But most of us don't know that standing in Wolfgang's shadow was another talented musician who played and composed at his side for many years before the two parted wayshis own sister, Nannerl. InMozart's Sisterwe experience life as the other Mozart child, an equally passionate musician who, though eclipsed by the sun of her brother's greatness, eventually found her way back to the music they both loved. This reader's guide is intended as a starting point for your discussion of her story,Mozart's Sister.Charbonnier, Rita is the author of 'Mozart's Sister ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780307346780 and ISBN 0307346781.