"I met a young boy the other day and he said to me,
"Herr Kapellmeister, I should like to compose something- how do I start?...I only meant could you recommend a book or such like that I may learn properly from?"...
"Look my fine fellow, none of that matters; Here, here and here," I said, pointing to my head, ears and heart, "that is your textbook. If it is in there, take up your pen and write it down. Then once you have your composition written down you can ask some learned person of their opinion. That is how you discover what works and what does not!"
Mozart goes on to write in that letter 'Well, enough of my twaddle' !! Such wise words though!!
Happy Birthday Mozart!
As many people know, Mozart has been an inspiration to me in music, emotions and creativity for many years. So here is my annual birthday celebration picture!
This is actually part of my 'opera' project, although its not an opera character. Mozart did many operas, of which two I really love and have seen live <3 since today is his birthday, I thought I'd do a Mozart illustration in commemoration of this inspirational composer instead of an opera character.
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