Ludwig van Köchel

Ludwig van Köchel was a 19th-century Austrian musicologist who is best known for creating a systematic cataloging of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s works. His catalog, known as the Köchel (K) numbers, assigns a unique chronological identifier to each of Mozart’s compositions, making it easier for scholars, performers, and enthusiasts to locate and reference specific pieces. This organization has become an essential tool in Mozart scholarship, helping to preserve and study his musical legacy more efficiently.