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that in the 1630s there was a song only played in the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican kept the composition of Miserere Mei, Deus secret for 140 years until 14-year-old Mozart listened to it 2 times, transcribed it from memory, and produced one of the earliest records of musical piracy.

May 29, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that in the 1630s there was a song only played in the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican kept the composition of “Miserere Mei, Deus” secret for 140 years until 14-year-old Mozart listened to it 2 times, transcribed it from memory, and produced one of the earliest records of musical piracy.

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