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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartcomposed over 600 worksduring his lifetime.

Despite this astounding number, new works by the Austrian musician continue to be unearthed.

Recently,researchers at a library in Germany found a previously unknown piece of music composed by a youngMozart.

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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It consists of seven miniature movements for a string trio lasting about 12 minutes.

It was written in dark brown ink on medium-white handmade paper, and the parts are individually bound.