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Unearthed by researchers at the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg, the Serenade in C, KV 648, commonly known as the "Mini Nachtmusik," is a recently discovered piece by the composer. Found in the Carl Ferdinand Becker collection at the Leipzig Municipal Libraries' music library during the preparation of the Köchel Catalog, Mozart composed this music in his early youth - likely in the mid to late 1760s. Dr. Ulrich Leisinger leads the foundation's efforts in exploring and preserving Mozart's cultural heritage. The Serenade in C was presented to the public on September 19, 2024, during a chamber music performance featuring a string trio with Haruna Shinoyama and Neža Klinar on violins, Philipp Comploi on cello, and Florian Birsak on harpsichord. This unique rendition was later released on Apple Music and Apple Music Classical on October 4, 2024.