Eine Kindheitserinnerung des Leonardo da Vinci

The work invites listeners into the formative years of one of history’s most enigmatic polymaths, tracing how youthful curiosity and a restless mind set the stage for a lifetime of invention. Drawing on surviving sketches, workshop notes and contemporary testimony, the author reconstructs the environment that nurtured Leonardo’s fascination with anatomy, engineering and art, while also revealing the social circles that shaped his confident, affable demeanor.

Through a careful blend of historical detail and thoughtful interpretation, the narrative paints a portrait of a boy who delighted in music, delighted in conversation, and possessed a striking physical presence that matched his intellectual vigor. His early encounters at the ducal court of Milan, his playful experiments with new instruments, and his notebooks full of daring ideas are presented with vivid clarity, allowing listeners to sense the blend of joy and rigor that defined his early development. The result is an intimate, accessible glimpse into the making of a genius, without venturing beyond the first act of his remarkable life.