Ever wondered what it’s like to open a real letter from Mozart and actually understand what he wrote—no intermediaries, no filters? Here’s your chance to join a new adventure, starting from scratch, learning to read the very script Mozart used in 1783.
Let’s bust a myth right away: “Old handwriting is impossible to read.” Not here! This series will take you step by step, lesson by lesson, from total beginner to someone who can decipher Mozart’s own correspondence—starting with the letters he wrote in 1783, when his style became clear and distinct.
First things first: In these first lessons, you won’t need a pen or any paper. Forget about writing for now—our goal is to train your eyes. Every example comes straight from Mozart’s hand, with the featured letter highlighted for you.
Ready to see how Mozart formed his “a”, “s”, or “n”? By the end of this series, you’ll spot those letters at a glance. For now, bring only your curiosity. Next lesson: what actually makes a Kurrent letter tick, and why Mozart’s script is more logical than it looks.
Curious to see the real thing? Follow the Kurrent category on lucabianchini.eu and get ready to decode genius.
