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When Mozart Mourned: Violin Sonata No. 21 in E minor, K.304

When we think of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, words like “genius” and “brilliance” often come to mind. His music is often associated with clarity, elegance, humor, and joy. But behind that image was a young man who experienced deep loss.In 1778, while in Paris, Mozart faced one of the most painful...