The series on the seven chakras continues. Discover how balancing the third chakra can improve your personal power and overall self-esteem.
Leopold Mozart may well be one of the most famous—or infamous, depending on your view of his intense involvement in his son’s life—fathers in musical history. One singer reflects on the positive role her own involved father has had on her life.
Rest in Peace Thomas Stewart On Sunday, September 24, the great American baritone Thomas Stewart died suddenly while playing golf near his Maryland home, according to the New York Times.
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.
