Mozart's Piano Concerto no. 9 has often been referred to as the "Jeunehomme" concerto--jeune homme, or "young man" being a reference to Mozart himself since the true dedicatee was unknown.
Little did I know--until a few minutes ago--that said individual's identity was discovered about a decade ago. The woman for whom the concerto was composed was one Victoire Jenamy, a daughter of one of Mozart's friends. Musicologist Michael Lorenz made the discovery.
Here's more on the topic.
Little did I know--until a few minutes ago--that said individual's identity was discovered about a decade ago. The woman for whom the concerto was composed was one Victoire Jenamy, a daughter of one of Mozart's friends. Musicologist Michael Lorenz made the discovery.
Here's more on the topic.
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