...I went with Herr Danner to-day to M. Cannabich, who was exceedingly courteous. I played to him on his pianoforte, which is a very good one, and we went together to the rehearsal. I thought I should not be able to keep myself from laughing when I was introduced to the people there. Some who knew me by repute were very polite and fearfully respectful; others, however, who had never heard of me, stared at me wide-eyed, and certainly in a rather sneering manner. They probably think that because I am little and young, nothing great or mature can come out of me; but they will soon see. Herr Cannabich himself is taking me to-morrow to Count Savioli, the Intendant of the orchestra. It is a good thing that the Elector's name-day falls very soon. The oratorio, which is being rehearsed, is by Handel, but I did not stay to hear it, for, before it came on, they rehearsed a Psalm-a Magnificat-by Vogler, the Vice-Kappellmeister here, and it lasted almost an hour. Now, I must close, for I still have to write my little cousin. I kiss Papa's hands and my sisterly beloved I embrace shortly and sweetly, as is proper.                                                                                 Johannes*** Chrysostomus Sigismundus**                                                                                                      Wolfgang* Gottlieb Mozart *To-day is my name day!  **That is my confirmation name! ***January 27th is my birthday!

October 31 ,1777