In today's post we discuss the mysterious death of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Why did he die penniless? Why were his last words stolen? Come listen to one of the world's greatest pieces of classical music at the same time.

Keepin’ It Classy: Composition #45/50: Requiem in D Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart https://tommacinneswriter.com/2023/11/23/keepin-it-classy-composition-45-50-requiem-in-d-minor-by-wolfgang-amadeus-mozart/ ##Amadeus, ##KeepinItClassy, ##RequiemMass, ##WolfgangAmadeusMozart

Remembering former days in Orlando singing the #Mozart #RequiemMass. This conductor conveys the physicality and gravitas of the mass.

Rex! Rex! Rex!
Rex tremendae Majestatis,
Rex tremendae Majestatis

Rex tremendae Majestatis,
qui salvandos salvas gratis
Rex tremendae majestatis,
qui salvandos salvas gratis
Salva me,
Salva me fons pietatis

Translation:

King of tremendous majesty,
Who freely saves those that are to be saved,
Save me, the source of mercy.

https://youtu.be/6sGp1tXoyes

Benedict XVI wrote: “Thérèse died on the evening of 30 September 1897, saying the simple words, ‘My God, I love you!’, looking at the Crucifix she held tightly in her hands.”

On the morning of 31 December 2022, Benedict XVI’s last words were: “Lord, I love you.”

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https://carmelitequotes.blog/2023/01/01/b16tej-transj/

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