MOZART MAKES A NOISE
Mozart was once in a theatre where one of his. own operas was being performed. At a .certain point iir the«opera, some of the instruments played a note which the composer knew was wrong. Moreover, it spoiled a piquant-harmonic effect. The composer sprang to his feet and called out, “Play I) sharp, you wretches !” Naturally there was a sensation. Tho audience hissed, and cried “Turn him out!” Attendants came hurrying towards Mozart. But when he said who be was the tumult changed into “Mozart! Mozart!’’ He was escorted to tho conductor’s chair. The conductor gladly gave way to him. And at the end of the opera the composer was escorted in triumph to his hotel by most of the audience.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 7 August 1931, Page 5
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