Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpointists to hack post-horses; therefore be advised, let well a… - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpointists to hack post-horses; therefore be advised, let well alone and remember the old Italian proverb: Chi sa più, meno sa—Who knows most, knows least.

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About Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was an Austrian composer and musician.

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Native Name: Johann Chrysostomos Wolfgang Gottlieb Mozart
Alternative Names: Mozart Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Amadeus Mozart W. A. Mozart Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Amadeus Mozart Johannes Chrisostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart V. A. Mocartas Volphnkank Amedaios Motsart Apollo Mozzart Wolfgango Amadeo Mozart Mozhate Wolfgang Gottlieb Mozart Wolfgang Amadè Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Chrysostom Mozart
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