Lucy Worsley: Mozart's London Odyssey
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Synopsis
Lucy Worsley traces the forgotten and fascinating story of the young Mozart's adventures in Georgian London. Arriving in 1764 as an eight-year-old boy, London held the promise of unrivalled musical opportunity. But in telling the telling the tale of Mozart's strange and unexpected encounters, Lucy reveals how life wasn't easy for the little boy in a big bustling city. With the demands of a royal performance, the humiliation of playing keyboard tricks in a London pub, a near fatal illness and finding himself heckled on the streets, it was a lot for a child to take. But London would prove pivotal, for it was here that the young Mozart made his musical breakthrough, blossoming from a precocious performer into a powerful new composer.
Details
- Matthew Hill, Richard Curson Smith
- June 21, 2016
- Released
- United Kingdom
- 1h
Where to watch
Britbox Apple TV channel
BBC Select Apple Tv channel
