The Life and Music of Antonio Rosetti

Maximilian of Austria . . . was fond of music and himself a good musician. He had benefited greatly from knowing my uncle in Vienna and could fully appreciate his talent, [and] as soon as he was appointed Elector of Cologne he sent for my uncle to organize his orchestra and later also to manage the theater.

Maximilien d’Autriche . . . aimat la musique était luimêne bon musicien. Il avait connu très avantageusement mon oncle à Vienne et savait bien apprécier son talent. Dès qu’il fut nommé Electeur de Cologne, il appeal mon oncle pour organiser et diriger son orchestre et plus tard aussi pour conduire le théátre.