An exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum, titled "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Treasures from the Mozarteum Foundation of Salzburg," presents a curated journey through the composer's life and career. The show features well-preserved ephemera, including Mozart's childhood violin, original sketches for the opera "The Magic Flute," and personal letters that reveal his scatological humor, alongside portraits of his patrons.
The exhibition matters because it explores the intersection of music and visual art, questioning whether musical scores can be considered artworks in their own right. It also offers a rare glimpse into the historical context of artistic patronage in 18th-century Europe, while humanizing Mozart through his correspondence and personal effects, making classical music history accessible to a broader audience.