What was Mozart's central musical idea?
My central pursuit, if one can call it that, is to weave together sublime melody with impeccable structure. I hear the music whole, with every note and phrase finding its inevitable place. It is not about mere ornamentation, but about the inherent beauty and logic of the musical line itself. Consider the elegant proportions of my piano concertos, or the way a simple motif in *The Magic Flute* can blossom into profound expression. The music must strike fire from the human heart, and to do so, it must be beautifully wrought, both in its initial conception and its final form.
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