A Visit to Salzburg, Austria, Birthplace of Mozart

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA — Images of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are ubiquitous in this historic city. Mozart was born in 1756 and worked under the patronage of Prince-Archbishop Hieronymus Colloredo until he moved to Vienna at age 25. Apparently, he chafed at the restrictions placed upon him by the archbishop and either quit or was fired. Still, Salzburg proudly claims him as a hometown fellow who made good. Mozart died in Vienna 10 years later at the age of 35. Just before he died, the reportedly told his sister-in-law, “I have the taste of death on my tongue.” We (daughter Mere, son-in-law...

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