Reader Recommendations: Mozart

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Largest collection of *free* MIDI files of all the web (no download limits!). MIDI submissions are welcome.

Contains biography, pictures, letters, and (hopefully) just a good time with lots of info.

An informative and humorous look at Mozart's life as told by the Maestro himself. Beautiful graphics and an interactive message board, where Mozart answers questions from his visitors. A perfect opportunity for students and adults to write to Mozart personally. He answers every letter!

The site offers bibliographical information on Mozart as well as libretti, sheet music, compositions and audio clips. The design is simple, tasteful and thematic, the images delicately enhance and illustrate each section of text. Excellent layout, beautifully illustrated, meaningful content and outstanding use of technology for sound reproduction.