Mozart resolved his emotions on a level that transformed them into moods uncontaminated by mortal anguish, enabling him to express the angelic anguish that is so peculiarly his own. ~ Yehudi Menuhin

The works of Mozart may be easy to read, but they are very difficult to interpret. The least speck of dust spoils them. They are clear, transparent, and joyful…

Mozart is happiness before it has gotten defined. ~ Arthur Miller

Mozart's music is so beautiful as to entice angels down to earth. ~ Franz Alexander von Kleist

I think what makes him so compelling as an artist, is that there is a tragic beauty in him. The sadness comes through in his singing.

The beauty of the world which is so soon to perish, has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.

Because Mankind is glad and brave and young, Full of gay flames that white and scarlet glow, All joys and passions that Mankind may know By you were nobly felt…