Gedenkrede auf Wolfgang Amade Mozart

A sweeping, lyrical portrait opens the work, tracing the rush of alpine waters from lofty glaciers down through hidden valleys, past ancient mines and the whisper of distant seas. The author paints Salzburg’s rugged landscape as a living organ, its bells, wind, and fountains echoing a pre‑existing music that cradles a newborn child. In this vivid setting the narrative introduces the infant prodigy, hinting at the natural forces that will shape his extraordinary gift.

The eulogy then turns to the sounds that surround him—church bells, the chime of a palace clock, the horn of distant mountains—each described as a note in the symphony of his early world. These auditory textures suggest how the boy’s senses are tuned to the rhythms of daily life, foreshadowing the genius that will blossom from such rich, resonant surroundings. The piece remains a heartfelt homage, celebrating the formative moments that set Mozart on his remarkable path.