Mozart turns his hand to comedy with great effect

Mozart turns his hand to comedy with great effect Gianluca Margheri

Following Gluck’s death in November 1787, Emperor Joseph II appointed Mozart as imperial and royal court composer. Among his formal duties the composer was expected to provide music for court balls and other such state occasions and, to fit the bill, Mozart supplied over 30 minuets and German dances in a relatively short time. However,…

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