The labour of Constanze Mozart--a musical occasion?

Author(s): van Mourik, M.

Journal/Book: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1990; 37: 41-6.

Abstract: In the diary of Mary and Vincent Novello it is mentioned that Constanze Mozart has told that the Quartet in D Minor (K 421/417 b) was written by Mozart during her delivery. The evidence for this information is discussed.

Keyword(s): Austria ; History of Medicine, 18th Cent.; Pregnancy Famous Persons; Labor ; Medicine in Art; Music history Female; Human

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