In the 1984 film, AMADEUS, one of the most famous lines is delivered by Emperor Joseph II to Mozart: “Your work is ingenious. It's quality work. And there are simply too many notes, that's all. Just cut a few, and it will be perfect." In the classical music world, "too many notes" can, in fact, be a real problem. And it isn't about virtuosity, as you might expect. It’s often about style over substance. Or overdramatization. Or indulgence. But whatever the cause, t
