Maynard Solomon has suggested that Mozart and Duschek were lovers.
•
The source of this translation is Peter Kivy (1967) "Child Mozart as an Aesthetic Symbol," Journal of the History of Ideas, Vol.
The emergence of an outstanding conductor, Johann Joseph Strobach, who built the opera orchestra of Prague into one of the greatest orchestral ensembles in central Europe, was also critical in attracting Mozart to the city, as was the prominence of the Duschek couple (Franz Xaver and Josepha, who had unprecedented international connections for musicians from Prague who chose not leave the Bohemian lands.
Maria Josepha of Austria | Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria | Sarah Josepha Hale | Maria Josepha of Bavaria | Maria Josepha Amalia of Saxony | Josepha Duschek | Josepha Conti's portrait in the Gallery of Beauties |