Unpublished Mozart Manuscript Discovered in French National Library

An previously unknown manuscript by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has been discovered at the National Library of France in Paris. This significant find is expected to be performed for the first time soon.

19 Jun, 15:30 — 19 Jun, 17:33

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Why this matters

The discovery of an unpublished work by a composer as prolific and studied as Mozart is always a significant event for musicology. This particular find offers a rare glimpse into Mozart's compositional process and his work as a teacher during a specific period of his life in Paris.

Key entitiesWolfgang Amadeus Mozart French National Library Paris Marie-Louise-Philippine de Bonnieres de Guines

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le-mondeHigh71d ago

Mozart manuscript discovered at French National Library to be performed for the first time

The music notebook, found in the archives, dates from the composer's final stay in Paris, in 1778. The seven short pieces for flute and harp it contains will be broadcast for the first time ever on June 22 on France Musique radio.

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EL PAISMostly Factual70d ago