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Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpoints to hack post-horses.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Age: 35 †
Born: 1756
Born: January 27
Died: 1791
Died: December 5
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Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Amadeus Mozart
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Johannes Chrisostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart
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