ard work and get a glimpse of the domineering nature of Leopold. Mozart and his family were given permission to stand beside King Louis XV at dinner, the most honorable position permitted. "My Wolfgang was graciously privileged to stand beside the Queen the whole time, to talk constantly to her, entertain her and kiss her hands repeatedly, besides partaking of the dishes which she handed him from the table," Leopold wrote. "I stood beside him, and on the other side of the King . . . stood my wife and daughter." 4 Shortly after this, Wolfgang became sick with tonsillitis. His ambitious father only permitted him four days rest before he was to continue his work. While here, Mozart published his first violin sonatas, K.6- K.9 in the winter of 1763.5
             Following the trip to Paris, the Mozart's moved on to London where they remained for a year and a half. Here Wolfgang acquainted himself with Johann Sebastian Bach's son, Johann Christian. He stood as a great influence to Mozart, and his sway is seen in Mozarts symphonies K.16 and K. 19. Touring and composing throughout his youthful years, Mozart developed an amazing talent and highly renowned reputation, yet lost his childhood. This also lead to a more unfavorable aspect that would affect the rest of Mozart's life, and incredibly arrogant personality that caused h
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