Certain things in Mozart will and can never be excelled.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wagner states that certain aspects of Mozart's work are unsurpassable.
- In plain terms
- Some parts of Mozart will never be beaten.
- What can you take from it?
- Some artistic achievements remain unmatched.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are some artists unbeatable?
- How do you judge mastery?
Another view
Claiming works are excelled ignores evolving standards.
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