There's a few things I'd like to accomplish before leaving this planet, and one of them is having written and published a novel about W. A. Mozart. At first I wasn't sure who I was going to write about but after meditating and searching, my answer came to me after having a spiritual breakthrough. I picked Mozart's pupil, Josepha Auernhammer as my subject because I think Mozart fans (new and old) would find her story fascinating. Not only was she talented, and had a unique place in music history, but her master was one of the most popular composers of her time... When Mozart moved to Vienna and teaches a handful of students, Josepha Auernhammer was lucky to be his pupil. His music was already popular, and won the hearts of many, but only a few women got to be involved romantically with the 18th century composer. Josepha Auernhammer falls in love with her master, but he does not return his likeness at first because of her lack of beauty. She was busty, with a big heart, and appetite. In the beginning Auernhammer showed know real talent for singing, but once they moved onto piano her real beauty shined through.
Mozart was impressed, and their relationship blossomed, but they never became a real couple. Instead they had a special bond as master and pupil. Auernhammer knew she did not have good looks, but she never let that stop her from being a great composer and teacher. In fact, when Mozart passed away in 1791, she continued playing and met her future husband, Johann Blessenig. If you placed Auernhammer in modern times, I think a lot of women could identify with her. She teaches women not to let their "lack of beauty" get in the way of their dreams. She also teaches us how to move forward, and still love a person without being romantically involved.
Hey Grace,
ReplyDeleteI am so late to this but have you ever written that novel?
I'm very interested in Josepha and felt like I just needed to contact you. Hope this finds you.
Best wishes, Kerstin