That Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was not the angelic Wunderkind living in his musical heaven of divine inspiration is proven by his secular canons, which he wrote as a personal pastime entertainment. And what entertained him is soon clear from the texts he set to music, in which his sexual and anal fixation becomes evident.

This is the other side of the genius, essential in order to get the complete picture of Mozart the man and musician.

Not all canons bear titles like “Leck mich im Arsch”: some others are extremely witty and inventive musical jokes.

Expertly sung and performed by the Chamber Choir of Europe, conducted by Nicol Matt.