Movie Matinee: Mozart’s Sister

Movie Matinee: Mozart’s Sister
Thursday, January 15th, 4:00 p.m.

Maria Anna Mozart, the elder sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was a brilliant musician and composer in her own right. As children, the siblings toured Europe together, astonishing audiences with their extraordinary talent. Yet when Maria Anna reached adulthood, societal expectations forced her to set aside her musical ambitions while her brother continued on to international fame.

Today, new and intriguing evidence suggests that she may have played a far greater role in the creation of some of Mozart’s earliest works—and scholars around the world are still searching for her lost compositions. This compelling film shines a light on a remarkable artist whose contributions may finally be receiving the recognition they deserve. The film runs approximately 55 minutes, is rated PG, is free and open to the public, and is made possible through Kanopy.