"Mozart wrote so many works in his thirty-five years that it would take a lifetime just to write out the notes. We literally do not know how he did it"
- Lukas Foss
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This quote by Lukas Foss speaks to the unbelievable genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In his short life of just thirty-five years, Mozart composed an amazing variety of works. To put this into point of view, it would take a life time simply to draw up the notes of all of his works. This is an extraordinary feat, and it is hard to understand how Mozart was able to accomplish this. It is a testament to his genius and dedication to his craft. Mozart's works have actually stood the test of time and continue to be carried out and appreciated centuries after his death. His tradition will reside on permanently, and his works will continue to influence generations to come.
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