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A Little About Mozart
Close-up of the statue of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart taken in Salzburg, Austria, on Jan. 26, 2006—the day before the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart`s birth in Salzburg, the place of his...
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A Play to Suit Our Modern Taste for Extremes
Robert Sella as Antonio Salieri, a much better musician than Peter Shaffer's play makes out. (Michael Brosilow)CHICAGO—Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s (CST) current production of Peter Shaffer’s...
View ArticleFrom Krakow to Knossos at the Speed of Music
SAN FRANCISCO—This October, the city’s concert-goers could choose between such exotic locations as Poland and Greece with a rare performance of symphonic music by Szymanowski, and Mozart’s first major...
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From Obscurity to Authenticity at the Mozarteum
Mozart at 7 years old in a portrait by Daines Barrington, London 1781. (International Mozarteum Foundation)Two piano pieces recently discovered and attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have not only...
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A Month of Mostly Mozart
In a special 30th anniversary celebration of one of America's most beloved modern dance companies, choreographer Mark Morris returns to the Mostly Mozart Festival with three performances of his...
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Osmo Vänskä will conduct to the finest of the classical period on Aug. 13 and 14 at Avery Fisher Hall. He will lead an all-Mozart program, featuring “Symphony No.25 in G minor,” “Piano Concerto No. 20...
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NYC Events Picks: Mozart, Beowulf, ‘The Sleeping Beauty’, Jeffrey Kahane
Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn The first major exhibit of the New York Historical Society after it officially opened last week following a three-year, $70 million renovation, explores the...
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The Mozart Effect
Scientists around the world have claimed that Mozart's music makes people more intelligent and improves health. (Otto Erich) Apart from entertainment, could there be more to Mozart’s music? Scientists...
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NYC Arts Picks
Violinist Lisa Batiashvili will perform an all-Beethoven program with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe on Aug. 2 and 5 at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. (Anja Frers/DG ) PERFORMING ARTS Mostly...
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NYC Arts Picks
Conductor Osmo Vanska will lead the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra in a performance of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall, Aug. 13-14. (Greg Helgeson)...
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Mostly Mozart with Joshua Bell
Violinist Joshua Bell (Eric Kabik) NEW YORK—The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra finishes tuning; some wind instruments squeeze in a few short A’s, and then there is silence. The crowd hushes as they...
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Martin Frost and Beethoven Mass in C Major Featured
Clarinetist Martin Frost. (Mats Backer) NEW YORK—As he danced with his knees bending from side to side like an obtuse triangle, internationally acclaimed clarinetist Martin Frost performed and sounded...
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Opera Review: ‘La Clemenza di Tito’
(L–R) Elina Garanca plays one of the pants roles as Sesto and Barbara Frittoli plays his love as Vitellia. The opera seria favors higher voices. (Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) NEW YORK—Regicide seems...
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Old and New Music Coming to Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival has started, and it’s on until Aug. 24. In addition to Mozart, there will be music by the three B’s, with a special emphasis on Beethoven, as well as a number of...
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CD Review: ‘Così fan tutte’
“Così fan tutte,” which premiered in 1790, was the last collaboration between Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte, the librettist of “Don Giovanni” and “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Though it has not become as popular...
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This Kid Can Draw Like Mozart Could Compose at His Age (Photo Gallery)
Dusan Krtolica is a Serbian artist and he is a child prodigy. He is only 11 years old, but his drawing skills are advanced beyond his age. Krtolica has been drawing since he was 2 years old, and by...
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Dissonance in Classical Music
Anthony Tommasini, classical music critic for The New York Times, talks about dissonance – the perceived stability or instability of two or more sounds.
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NY Concerti Sinfonietta Presents Award Winners
NEW YORK—A magical performance of a magnificent Mozart piano concerto was a highpoint of a pair of concerts presented by the New York Concerti Sinfonietta on Oct. 19 and 21. The first concert, held on...
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Album Review: Pip Eastop – Mozart Horn Concertos
A marvellous venture of technical virtuosity from Pip Eastop, the newest shining star in brass, and a brave choice considering the wide array of recordings on offer. An elegant performance through use...
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Tenor Michael Schade Finds Inspiration in Mozart
TORONTO—Canadian tenor Michael Schade is a man of many hats. The German-born singer has performed a rich repertoire of operas, recitals, concerts, and recordings and has sung on some of the most...
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Grand Central Terminal and Mozart
Grand Central Terminal is the most beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and historic landmark in New York. In early summer this year, I finally had the opportunity to visit Grand Central on my fourth...
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Pianist Anton Smirnoff on His Passion for Playing and Teaching Music
NEW YORK—Out of 14 talented pianists, six finalists emerged on stage at Carnegie Hall Oct. 5, 2014, during the Future Stars Recital as part of the NTD Television International Piano Competition....
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Conductor Jordan de Souza Takes On ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
TORONTO—Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” is considered to be one of the best operas ever written, a brilliant combination of music and text. “It’s a perfect marriage of a librettist and a composer,”...
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Lively ‘Abduction From the Seraglio’ Is Back at the Met
Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” (“Abduction From the Seraglio”) is being revived at the Metropolitan Opera under the able conducting of James Levine. The ovations at the start of each act were...
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The Mass and Requiem at Mostly Mozart
The Mostly Mozart Festival presented a rousing concert of the composer’s two choral masterpieces: the Mass in C minor, K. 427 (1782-1783) and the Requiem, K. 626 (1791). Louis Langrée conducted the...
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Mozart Sold More CDs Than Other Artists in 2016 (Video)
Quick: Which artist would you guess sold the most CDs this year? Beyoncé? Drake? Chance the Rapper? Adele? The answer: none of the above. It was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and he’s been dead for 225...
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Opera Review: ‘The Magic Flute’ at the Met
NEW YORK—One of the Metropolitan Opera’s better ideas is to present a child-friendly performance of an opera during the holiday season. This year, the Met brought back Julie Taymor’s 2004 production of...
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Inside the World of ‘The Magic Flute’
TORONTO—Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” is one of those rare operas that appeals to all ages—children and adults alike. It’s an opera with unforgettable tunes, memorable characters, and a fascinating plot...
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Soprano Nadine Sierra on Giving Opera a Fresh Face
NEW YORK—”Opera singers over the years are becoming better actors, because we can no longer hide away from [being seen on] DVDs, having things on YouTube, having things filmed. We can’t escape that;...
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