PARIS

MOZART´S STAY

On two occasions, Paris provided an important destination for Mozart's travels. On the "Great Western" trip, which Mozart's father Leopold undertook with the family in order to introduce his child prodigies to the world, the children were lavished with gifts and other selected royal favours. Years later, when W.A. Mozart returned as an adult, he wanted to develop as a musician and perhaps find a more stable professional position. But this time, his level of success was limited. Additionally, his mother fell sick in Paris and passed away. These events led Mozart to leave Paris for home, earlier than planned. But as we know today, during these difficult Paris months, W.A. Mozart wrote some of his most acknowledged masterpieces.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Palace of Count van Eyck 68, rue de Francois-Miron From 18 November 1763 - 10 April 1764 the Mozart stayed in a room of the palace of t the Bavarian Minister, Count van Eyck. Palace of Madame Pompadour - Palais de l'Elysée 55, Rue du Faubourg-St-Honoré Today the Palais d´Elysee. Palace of the Duchesse de Chabot Metro 1, 5 or 8: Bastille End of April 1778 Palais du Luxembourg and gardens 15, Rue de Vaugirard Mozart's mother dined with Heina and his wife on 10 June 1778, while Mozart was at Grimm´s house. Place de Grève Place de l´Hôtel-de-Ville Mozart's father wrote on 22 February 1764 about the place: the Seine has been so full here for 14 days that one must travel on the Place de Grève with boats... Cafés of Paris, Cafe Chartres, Café Procope, café de la Regence After the performance of Paris Symphony, Mozart went to the Palais-Royal and enjoyed an ice. General site of the palace of countess Lillebonne Rue de l´uníversité Mozart and his sister performed here for Marquise Villeroy and Countess de Lilebonne on 9 December 1763.

General site of the Heina Music Business Rue de Seine in Faubourg St. Germain Franz Joseph Heina, who was born near Prague, had a music instrument business and a music publishing firm. Heina and his wife were Mozart's truest friends during his stay in Paris. General site of the home of Mayer Rue Bourg lÁbbé Here, near the former "Silver Lion"" Inn, Mozart and his mother lived after they arrived in Paris 14 March 1778. The building was completely destroyed in the nineteenth century. General site of the Palace of the Comte de Guines Quai de Conti; between Pont des Arts and Pont Neuf Beginning in April 1778, Mozart gave composition lessons here to Marie-Louise-Philippine, daughter of Adrien-Louis de Bonnières, Louis comte de Guine, Governor of the Artois. For the count and his daughter, Mozart wrote the Concerto for flute and harp (K.299/297c). Site of the academy of the Amateurs: Hotel de Soubise 60, rue des francs-bourgeois Site of the Concert Spirituel Tuileries The performance of Mozart's "Paris" Symphony took place here in the first regular concert undertaking in Paris on 18 June 1778. Site of the home of Bademeister Brie Rue Traversière (today 8 rue Molière) On 10 May 1766, after returning to Paris from England, Holand and Belgium, The Mozart family moved into a "closed apartment" here, owned by Bademeister Brie. Site of the lodging of Mozart and his mother Rue du Sentier across from the Rue du Croissant Around 11 April 1778, Mozart and his mother moved into a new apartment with two rooms facing the street. Site of the Palace of Louise d'Epinay and Baron Grimm Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin On 25 March 1778, Mozart visited Baron Grimm and his mistress, Louise d´Epinay. His was invited here often. Site of the Paris Opera at the Palais Royal 202, Rue St. Honoré Here, Mozart heard the operas of the major warring factions, Gluck´s Armide and Piccinni´s Roland. On 11 June 1778, Mozart´s ballet, "Les Petits Riens" was first performed here after Piccinni´s opera Le finte gemelle. Site of the Temple Rue Dupetit-Thouars and Rue Gabriel Vicaire, not existing anymore St. Eustache's church Quartier - Les Halles – The body of Mozart's mother, Anna Maria, was blessed here on 4 July 1778, and then buried in one of the three graveyards of the church.

ABOUT PARIS

Paris is the capital city of France, as well as the capital of the Île-de-France région. Built on an arc of the River Seine, it is divided into two parts: the Right Bank to the north and the smaller Left Bank to the south. Known worldwide as the City of Light (la Ville Lumière), Paris has been a major tourist destination for centuries. The city is renowned for the beauty of its architecture, its urban perspectives and avenues, as well as the wealth of its museums. Formerly the capital of a colonial empire stretching over five continents, Paris is still regarded as the heart of the French-speaking world and has retained a strong international position, hosting the headquarters of the OECD and the UNESCO among others. This combined with its financial, business, political, and tourism activities, have turned Paris into one of the major transportation hubs in the world. Alongside New York, London, and Tokyo, Paris is among the four most important global cities.

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