„Angaben variieren […], wie es in solchen Dingen zu gehen pflegt“ – Der ‚Wettstreit‘ zwischen Mozart und Clementiim Angesicht ‚alternativer Fakten‘

Abstract

This contribution takes a critical look at the famous encounter between Clementi and Mozart in 1781 from a historiographical perspective. The most significant sources, well-known reports, anecdotes and estimations from between 1781 and 1880 are discussed in detail. This essay traces their reception and consequences for positioning Mozart and Clementi within German-speaking music history.