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In the early 1630s, a Roman composer by the name of Gregorio Allegri wrote a song that was never to be sung outside the Sistine Chapel. That was until 1770, when a 14-year-old boy transcribed it from memory after hearing it twice. So impressed, the Pope did not prevent its publication. That boy was W.A. Mozart.

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As for the artwork, it is an untitled, anonymous print depicting the lighting around St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, dating to between 1800 and 1900 (Library of Congress).

The piece in question is the 9-part motet titled ‘Miserere mei, Deus’, a setting of Psalm 51 from the Old Testament. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge is famed for their interpretation.

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And when he worked he really worked.

And when he played he really played.

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Indeed. Oral tradition is especially impressive when used to coordinate large projects over centuries. The neolithic farmers that built Stonehenge, for instance, managed to do so without a writing system over the course of ~1500 years.

Amazing. Didn't know that! Musical memory is something that makes me think of how story was also carried through generations without written history. So interesting.

Nor had I, until very recently.

Here's the LOC link in case interested:

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Nor had I, until very recently.

Here's the LOC link in case interested:
https://www.loc.gov/item/2004669436/

never seen this before (love the story) 150 $degen

someone that still believes in the efforts made to make genuine art. 

Traveler, gambler, Freemason.

He'd have some stories to tell I'm sure.

Great story again.. 
Mozart had an interesting and strange life