| Sumario: | The article focuses on the new edition of the Köchel-Verzeichnis (KV), a thematic catalog of the musical works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, edited by Neal Zaslaw and published by Breitkopf & Härtel in 2024. It discusses the historical context of thematic catalogs, including earlier catalogs by Mozart's father, Leopold, and the commercial implications of such catalogs in the 18th and 19th centuries. The article highlights the scholarly significance of KV 2024, noting its comprehensive updates and the challenges of reconciling previous KV numbers, while also emphasizing the ongoing development of digital resources related to Mozart's works.
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