Mozart’s music can teach a young singer many valuable musical lessons, but a teacher must use wisdom when assigning this repertoire. Dan Marek offers his advice on choosing the right songs for young singers and the advantages gained from the endeavor.
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With such a wide variety of books available on Mozart, and more being written all of the time, how do you know which are worth your hard-earned cash? An avid reader and book collector shares a summary of her Mozart library. Find out which books you might like to add to your own bookshelves.
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Having heard many times that oft-sung phrase, “I love Paris in the springtime,” I was delighted when my inaugural trip to France’s capital city coincided with the lovely month of
The characters from the Italian Renaissance commedia dell’arte inspired all of Mozart’s comedic operatic roles. Understanding the genesis of commedia dell’arte and its characters will help you find greater dramatic depth in Despina, Giovanni, Figaro, Susanna, and more.
Celebrations honoring Mozart’s birthday took place round the world this past year. CS’ Fulbright scholar gives a full report on festivities in Germany.
As Mozart’s birthday year comes to a close, so ends the birthday year of another composer, Dmitry Dmitrievich Shostakovich. Born in 1906, Shostakovich composed during the height of the communist regime and Stalin’s rule. In this first part of a series on Shostakovich’s vocal works, David Thomas sheds light on the life and times of a controversial figure.
Mozart composed thirty-four Lieder during his short life. Delve into these musical delights and discover which might be right for you.
As Mozart’s 250th birthday year comes to a close, CS asked readers to tell us about their Mozart experiences this year. Did they do anything special to celebrate his birthday? What kinds of Mozart musical experiences did they have? Did they sing his operas or solo in his concert works? Did they discover a new piece of his music that they had never heard before? Did they make new discoveries about a familiar Mozart piece? Enjoy readers’ recollections in this review and watch for other stories inserted throughout the Mozart Section of this issue.
Looking for some interesting music for an upcoming recital? Consider the musical contributions of the women composers of Mozart’s time. Here’s a thorough and compelling overview of these lesser-known works, including all the information you need to get your hands on these not-to-be-missed gems.
