Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Early Mozart Music Found And Played

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:54:51 -0500

Since the 1760s the fragmentary works sat scrawled at the back of a music book used by Mozart's sister to study keyboard. They were in the hand of their father, Leopold, but no composer's name was attached.

It may well be possible that young Mozart wrote these peaces for his sister to practice. The works were known before. However, no one knew who to attribute them.

Mozart portrait discovered

seher — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:56:44 -0500

A previously unknown portrait of Mozart has been authenticated by an academic from King’s College London, Professor Cliff Eisen, a world expert on the eighteenth-century composer. It could be the single most significant Mozart artefact to come to light in the last 200 years.

Mackerras Scottish Orchestra's Mozart Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:19:27 -0600

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra showcases an all-Mozart programme on the 28 February (Queen's Hall, Edinburgh) and 29 February (City Halls, Glasgow) under the baton of Conductor Laureate, Sir Charles Mackerras. Set to be one of the highlights of the Season, this concert brings together some of Mozart's most popular works from his youth and his glory years; the composer's religious motet Exultate, Jubilate, the Dominican Vespers and Symphony No 38 Prague.

Mozart's Flute Concert At Scottish Orchestra

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:49:08 -0600

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Principal Flute, Alison Mitchell, steps into the spotlight as soloist in Mozart's Flute Concerto in G, in performances in St Andrews (Younger Hall, Wednesday 30 January), Edinburgh (Queen's Hall, Thursday 31 January) and Glasgow (City Halls, Friday 1 February) under conductor Paul Meyer. The Orchestra then heads to Germany (6-16 February) with Emmanuel Pahud in the soloist's role.

Opera Pacific Presents 'Magic Flute'

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:25:21 -0600

Opera Pacific presents Mozart's The Magic Flute, led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor John DeMain, at Segerstrom Hall of Orange County Performing Artscenter. The production will be conducted by John DeMain, and directed by Dr. Michael Hampe. Dr. Michael Hampe and Alberto Andreis designed the sets for the San Diego Opera.

Buffalo Orchestra Presents Mozart To Bruckner

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:24:31 -0600

JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra present Mozart to Bruckner. International phenom Joan Kwoun brings her rare Guarneri violin to Kleinhans for what will surely be a dazzling performance of Mozart's Violin Concerto No.1.

Todd Levy To Perform Mozart's Clarinet Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:57:41 -0600

Guest conductor Nicholas McGegan will lead the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in Deep & Playful January 25 and 26, 2008. The program features MSO Principal Clarinet Todd Levy in Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, and also includes John Adams' Chamber Symphony and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1. The MSO's 2007/08 season boasts performances of all nine Beethoven symphonies, paired with significant works by major American composers.

Pianist Awadagin Pratt To Perform Mozart's Piano Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:27:00 -0500

Pianist Awadagin Pratt, as much known for his talent as for his public persona, will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 under the baton of Douglas Boyd. The program will also include Beethoven’s Overtures to The Creatures of Prometheus and Coriolan as well as Schubert’s Symphony No. 2. Performances will take place on Thursday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 27, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, October 28, at 2 p.m.

Carolyn Kuan To Conduct Mozart's Requiem

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 05:54:54 -0500

Seattle Symphony Associate Conductor Carolyn Kuan will be joined by soprano Harolyn Blackwell, mezzo-soprano Sally Burgess, tenor Karl Dent, bass-baritone Clayton Brainerd and the Seattle Symphony Chorale for an all-Mozart program October 11-14 at Benaroya Hall.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn and Mozart

Dee Billia — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:01:25 -0500

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director Neeme Järvi will conduct his “favorite young Mozart player,” Antti Siirala, in three exclusive New Jersey performances in October. An elegant and boldly passionate artist, Siirala hails from Finland. These performances mark his NJSO debut.

North Devon Theatres Presents Mozart's Final Opera

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:40:35 -0500

Often described as having something for everyone, Mozart's final opera The Magic Flute is to be presented by the acclaimed Swansea City Opera at the Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple on Saturday 13th October.

Opera Brooklyn Presents Mozart’s Comedy

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:51:15 -0500

The Opera Company of Brooklyn will be performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s classic ensemble comedy, COSI FAN TUTTE, on August 18, 2007 as part of the Southold Historical Society’s 150th Anniversary celebration of the Horton Point Lighthouse.