Tragedy

Some of the greatest composers in history accomplished what they did despite dying at a young age. Mozart passed away at 35. Imagine what would have come after The Magic Flute, Piano Concerto No. 27, the Clarinet Concerto, and the unfinished Requiem, all of which were composed during the final year of his life.

And then consider Schubert, who lived to be only 31. What would have followed Winterreise, the String Quintet, and his Symphony No. 9?

Then there is Mendelssohn, who died at 38, and Chopin, 39.

The tragedies are ours, however, for these men lived full lives.