Recently Discovered Mozart Piece is Premiered

The Takeaway

The works of Mozart just got a little bigger. This morning saw the premiere of a newly discovered piece by the Austrian composer. The recently unearthed piece was discovered in a late 18th-century music book in Austria by a university lecturer compiling pieces of handwritten music. We’re joined by WQXR host Terrance McKnight.

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