Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Leipzig experts discover previously unknown composition

Mozart's handwritten score found in Leipzig University Library

A previously unknown composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has been discovered in the Leipzig University Library by musicologists from the University of Leipzig.

The composition, a short piece for piano, is believed to date from Mozart's time in Leipzig in 1789. It is the first new Mozart composition to be discovered in over 200 years.

The discovery was made by Professor Ulrich Konrad, director of the Institute for Music Research at the University of Leipzig.

The composition is a short, lively piece in the key of C major. It is written in Mozart's characteristic style, with a clear melody and a simple but effective accompaniment.

The piece has been named the "Leipzig Fragment" and will be published by Breitkopf & Härtel, the music publisher that has published many of Mozart's works.

The discovery of the "Leipzig Fragment" is a significant event in the world of classical music.

The discovery of the "Leipzig Fragment" is a significant event in the world of classical music

• It is the first new Mozart composition to be discovered in over 200 years.
• The composition is in Mozart's characteristic style, with a clear melody and a simple but effective accompaniment
• The piece has been named the "Leipzig Fragment" and will be published by Breitkopf & Härtel, the music publisher that has published many of Mozart's works.
• The discovery of the "Leipzig Fragment" is a significant event in the world of classical music.

The discovery of the "Leipzig Fragment" is a testament to the enduring popularity of Mozart's music.

It is also a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying our cultural heritage.

The "Leipzig Fragment" will be performed for the first time at a concert at the University of Leipzig on October 27, 2023.

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