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Teen analyzes 600+ compositions to reveal Mozart's musical unpredictability

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Eighteen-year-old Linus Chen-Plotkin from Philadelphia has conducted a study examining what sets Mozart apart from his musical contemporaries. Using statistical methods to measure melodic predictability, he analyzed over 600 works across composers of the era. His findings showed that Mozart's compositions were notably less predictable than those of his peers. This quality enabled Mozart to simultaneously conform to classical conventions while consistently surprising listeners. The research offers new perspective on musical innovation and what defines artistic greatness.

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