ously in other locations, this is the first time that it is to be seen by a Vienna audience. Unfortunately though, it only has fourteen or fifteen showings before it is no more. The Emperor attends the last showing and declares it good, but unfit for his people (Keys 210). The score for this opera is so well written that it causes Hayden to react to a circle of aristocratic musical amateurs that were disputing over Mozart's Vienna opera with: "I cannot settle this quarrel, but I know this, that Mozart is the greatest composer now living in the world" (unknown).Possibly the best and most incredible thing to come out of this year in Mozart's life is the composition of his last three piano symphonies within a time frame of only six weeks. This task alone is outstanding, but what makes it even more amazing is that he managed to produce such a strong trilogy despite all of the personal problems that he is having. It is now known that these pieces were not commissioned, but why were they written? One possible explanation for the pieces is Mozart's great need for money. It is a fact that at the time when Mozart was writing these symphonies at a time in his life between June 26 and August 10 he was in such a financial bind that he was pawning his belongings to keep the family alive (Keys 206).Between Mozart's declining health and his poor finances, it is becoming clear that the end of a great man is nearing. 1788 was a year of struggle, but Mozart stood up against his hardships as much as he could to prove that he was not just going to watch his life get taken from him. Although none of this effort can be seen financially, his strength can be seen in all of the pieces that he finished in this year alone. Mozart's valiant efforts over this year's struggles illustrate what a truly hard working and dedicated man he was....
