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The premier composer of the classical era, Mozart has inspired artists for centuries.
From inspiringfilmstoliterature, the public has always been fascinated by the composer’s life and times.
And that’s where Robert Levin comes in.
The acclaimed classical performer and composer is an expert in Mozart.
In fact, he’s even reconstructed or completed several unfinished works by the 18th-century composer.
He’ll be recording Mozart’s music played on Mozart’s pianoforte.
Yes, the original.
It weighs just 187 pounds and measures 7.3 feet long.
The pianoforte is now in Salzburg, at Mozart’s house, which has been turned into a museum.
For Levin, it’s a thrilling opportunity to play the instrument Mozart used to compose over 50 pieces.
It brings us very, very close to them, Levinshared.
Take a listen as Levin plays Mozart’s light and lyrical Sonata No.
17 in B flat major KV 570 and discusses the magic of playing on the composer’s own instruments.
5, 14, 16.
Ever wonder what Mozart’s music sounded like on his original pianoforte?
Watch this video of Robert Levin and find out.
