Mozart's Sister: A Novel, pg. 85

Leopold: Just tell me one thing, Wolfgang. Has any music of Nannerl's been published under your name?
Nannerl: No, papa! I would never...
Leopold: Be quiet!
Wolfgang: Everything that has been published is mine, and no one else's.
Leopold: You're telling the truth? I cannot tolerate the idea that your work is spurious, do you understand?
Wolfgang: I am the first to be careful about the integrity of my work.

posted : Friday, December 26th, 2008

Mozart's Sister: A Novel, pg. 173

Wolfgang: Did you see what character she has? That's why she plays so well.
Nannerl: She's just a megalomaniac with big hands.
Wolfgang: If you think you're better than she is, show it.
Nannerl: But why? I have no desire to play 'against' someone.
Wolfgang: With someone, against someone, what's the difference? In my opinion you're afraid of losing.

posted : Monday, October 27th, 2008