Tag Archives: merry month of Mozart
three websites for delving into Mozart
Since January 31 is the last day of the Merry Month of Mozart on Operatoonity, I thought it would be fitting to share three sites where you can hear more of his music as well as learn more about his music and … Continue reading
Filed under Classical Composers, Mozart
‘Idomeneo’ welcomed into the world this day
On January 29, in 1781, Mozart’s first real operatic masterpiece Idomeneo, opera seria in three acts, premiered in Munich, Germany, with Mozart conducting. Like Iphigenia in Aulis, Idomeneno is considered a sacrifice opera in that the story contains the perennially tragic story … Continue reading
Filed under Classical Composers, Concert Opera, Mozart, Video
post-party expression
Now that my favorite composer’s birthday has come and gone, and I personally made an unprecedented amount of hoopla over it, it might be reasonable for me to be suffering a little post-party depression. Instead I feel happy (and spent–in a good way–I did post … Continue reading
Filed under Best of Operatoonity, Classic Opera, Classical Composers, Mozart
fave Mozart works–the Twittersphere has spoken (part trois)
The delightful classical connoisseur @amzenon responded to my Tweet requesting the name of their very favorite Mozart piece, saying one word, “Figaro.” Apparently, Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) was Operatoonity readers’ favorite, too, having won the favorite Mozart opera poll with more … Continue reading
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fave Mozart works – the Twittersphere has spoken (part deux)
One of my newer Tweeties Molly S. from our nation’s capital (@operarocksme) said that Mozart’s Mass in C Minor was her favorite work by the feted composer. So, here you go, world. Another favorite piece by Mozart, in celebration of his … Continue reading
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