For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart by Elizabeth Rusch

Rusch, Elizabeth For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher 32 pgs. Tricycle Press, 2011. NON-FICTION/PICTURE BOOK. $16.99. Everyone knows who Mozart is, but what everyone doesn't know is that he was inspired and taught by his talented older sister. Written in Sonata form, this book sheds light on Maria Anna Mozart, also a musical prodigy. A dynamic duo, Maria and Mozart played before kings and queens, emperors and empresses; but without knowing all of the reasons, Mozart was chosen to continue performing while Maria stayed home. After marriage, moving away, dealing with the loss of her beloved Mozart, Maria Anna played on, for the love of music. The story, combined with noteworthy illustrations, is drawn from actual letters written by the Mozart family and is unique in form and format. Music lovers would especially appreciate it. EL-ESSENTIAL. Whitney, Library-Teacher.