Episode Description

After their boat trip on the Danube, the Mozarts land in Vienna. But Devilius’ deceitful trio is also on board. To prevent the Mozarts from entering Vienna, they steal Amadeus’ father Leopold's wallet. This leads to big complications; the Mozarts are traveling with so much luggage, they’re mistaken for merchants and expected to pay high customs duties. Leave it to Amadeus to get the whole harbor dancing with a sensational musical performance that convinces the customs officers to let them go free of charge. Even Empress Maria Theresia and her children witness this fantastic spectacle. Now, nothing stands in the way of a visit to the imperial castle!

MUSIC:
The episode begins with the Divertimento No. 17 in D Minor K. 334, which Amadeus plays as a lullaby for the crying baby on his violin. An important role is also played in this story by the Empress, who is musically symbolized by the Contredance in D Major K. 603

COMPREHENSION CHECKER:
Each lesson plan contains a Wunderkind Little Amadeus Comprehension Checker.
The Wunderkind Little Amadeus Comprehension Checker is designed to help scaffold students’ comprehension of each episode.