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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791). Austrian composer of classical music. Mozart, with fourteen years, plays from memory the Miserere by Gregorio Allegri, having heard the piece only once during the Wednesday service in the Sistine Chapel. Lithograph by L. Turgis. Litography
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1756 1791 Allegri Amadeus Attire Austrian Chapel Composer Engravings Fourteen Gregorio Heard Lithographies Lithography Litographies Litography Memory Mozart Piece Plays Sistine Wednesday Wolfgang Years Youth Youthful Masculine Persons Turgis
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In this lithograph by L. Turgis, we witness a young Mozart Amadeus, at the tender age of fourteen, deeply engrossed in the art of music. The scene takes place in an elegant room, filled with a sense of history and reverence. Mozart, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, sits at a table, his eyes closed in intense concentration as he plays the Miserere by Gregorio Allegri from memory. The piece, a masterwork of Renaissance polyphony, had been heard by Mozart only once during a Wednesday service in the Sistine Chapel. His ability to memorize and perform such a complex composition so soon after hearing it for the first time is a testament to his prodigious musical talent. The image is rich in detail, with a group of young people gathered around Mozart, their expressions a mix of awe and admiration. The masculine energy of the scene is palpable, with the strong lines and bold colors of the lithography conveying a sense of dynamism and vitality. The use of horizontal composition adds to the sense of spaciousness and openness, while the intricate engraving techniques showcase the skill and artistry of the lithographer. This historic image offers a glimpse into the life of one of the greatest composers in Western music history, and serves as a reminder of the power of music to inspire and captivate.
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