Rewriting Mozart
A Revealing New Interview on His Thematic Catalogue
Introduction
Welcome to MozartrazoM, your source for in-depth research and fresh perspectives on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We’re excited to present a brand-new interview that challenges many of the long-held assumptions about Mozart’s Thematic Catalogue (1784–1791). Conducted by Swedish journalist Henry Grynnsten, this conversation delves into groundbreaking forensic techniques—like advanced ink analysis and digital image processing—that may change the way we view Mozart’s late works.
"The fact is, once you start examining the Catalogue with modern tools, multiple authors become an extremely plausible reality. We see inconsistencies in the formation of musical clefs, discrepancies in the inks, and even vocabulary usage that doesn’t match Mozart’s letters."
Interview Excerpt
What You’ll Discover
- Surprising Inconsistencies: Learn how subtle differences in handwriting and ink usage raise questions about the Catalogue’s authenticity.
- Multiple Hands at Work?: Explore the possibility that Mozart’s Thematic Catalogue may have been compiled posthumously by different contributors, rather than by the composer himself.
- Far-Reaching Implications: Understand why re-evaluating the Thematic Catalogue could radically alter our view of Mozart’s late compositions—including the Clarinet Concerto and the “Jupiter” Symphony.
- Methodology and Technology: Gain insight into the cutting-edge forensic and digital analysis methods used by our team of musicologists and forensic specialists.
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Meet the Researchers
The interview features Dr. Luca Bianchini, Dr. Anna Trombetta, and Prof. Martin Jarvis—a team of experts from the fields of musicology, palaeography, and forensic document examination. Their combined expertise offers a riveting new lens through which to study one of classical music’s most celebrated figures.
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Thank you for visiting MozartrazoM. We hope this interview sparks your curiosity and enriches your understanding of Mozart’s remarkable, yet still mysterious, life and work.
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