Saturday, February 04, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Local, world events mark composer's birth (Chicago Sun-Times)



Local, world events mark composer's birth (Chicago Sun-Times)
Locally, Mozart will be the man of the moment from area concert halls to the airwaves in coming months. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, WFMT (98.7 FM) has scheduled the music of Mozart virtually round-the-clock to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth in Salzburg, Austria, on Jan. 27, 1756.
Never out of fashion, Mozart celebrated - Chicago Sun-Times

Never out of fashion, Mozart celebrated
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Jan 22, 2006
... contemporary champions, appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2004 as pianist and conductor in a program of Mozart piano concertos and returns for ...

Andsnes and Norwegian ensemble heat hall
Philadelphia Inquirer - Seldom do you encounter such a fair-haired orchestra - artistically, metaphysically and literally. Though star pianist Leif Ove Andsnes brought ticket buyers in the door of Verizon Hall on Tuesday, the far lesser known (and two-thirds blond ...
On 250th Anniversary, it's Time to Contemplate his Lasting Importance (Southern Illinoisan)
In Mozart, what goes up, must come down. Just think of the most famous example in his music, the opening gambit of "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik." Dum, da dum, da da da da da dum. Pause. Then, right back down again.

Friday, February 03, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Opening notes in a big concert of celebration (Calendarlive.com)



Opening notes in a big concert of celebration (Calendarlive.com)
The countdown has begun. He was born, 250 years ago Friday, on a bitter cold day in Salzburg, Austria, and baptized the next day as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus. He would eventually assume the Latin form of Theophilus, which is Amadeus, and favor the French, Amad .
Notes & Jokes - New York Sun

Notes & Jokes
New York Sun, NY - 3 hours ago
... Indeed, the main theme of his commentary was improvisation - especially in Mozart piano concertos, both within cadenzas and without. ...

Mozart, mit Schlag
Los Angeles Times - THERE'S no escaping Mozart here this year. Austria's celebration of its native son's 250th birthday is an artistic and commercial extravaganza calculated to flood the country with tourists and to awe audiences with myriad performances, seminars and ...
Goode night for Mozart (Boston Herald)
Mozart was born 250 years ago, but thanks to performers like Richard Goode, his music is fresh and alive as ever. Playing the A-major piano concerto last night at Symphony Hall with the Boston Symphony...
Never out of fashion, Mozart celebrated - Chicago Sun-Times

Never out of fashion, Mozart celebrated
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Jan 22, 2006
... with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2004 as pianist and conductor in a program of Mozart piano concertos and returns for more Mozart concertos next season. ...

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Mozart's modern mojo comes to Rochester


Mozart's modern mojo comes to Rochester
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - What : Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout performs Mozart at a benefit concert for the Rochester Chamber Orchestra. He'll perform the Piano Sonata in F major, K. 533/494 , along with the Trio in E major for Piano, Violin and Cello, K. 542 (with violinist

250th birthday reaffirms Mozart's balanced blend
Allentown Morning Call - In Mozart, what goes up, must come down. Just think of the most famous example in his music, the opening gambit of ''Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.'' Dum, da dum, da da da da da dum. Pause. Then, right back down again. A perfect balance achieved, a

Mozart Piano Concertos - Mozart's modern mojo comes to Rochester


Mozart's modern mojo comes to Rochester
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - What : Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout performs Mozart at a benefit concert for the Rochester Chamber Orchestra. He'll perform the Piano Sonata in F major, K. 533/494 , along with the Trio in E major for Piano, Violin and Cello, K. 542 (with violinist

250th birthday reaffirms Mozart's balanced blend
Allentown Morning Call - In Mozart, what goes up, must come down. Just think of the most famous example in his music, the opening gambit of ''Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.'' Dum, da dum, da da da da da dum. Pause. Then, right back down again. A perfect balance achieved, a

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Local, world events mark composer's birth (Chicago Sun-Times)



Local, world events mark composer's birth (Chicago Sun-Times)
Locally, Mozart will be the man of the moment from area concert halls to the airwaves in coming months. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, WFMT (98.7 FM) has scheduled the music of Mozart virtually round-the-clock to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth in Salzburg, Austria, on Jan. 27, 1756.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Scotsman

Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Scotsman, United Kingdom - Jan 29, 2006
To all intents and purposes, Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski was in sole charge as soloist and director of the two Mozart piano concertos at the centre of ...

Pianist Sherman satisfies in Mozart birthday concert
Boston Globe - Even Google was celebrating Mozart's 250th birthday yesterday. The second ''o" in the search engine's name sported a white wig, while a staff full of musical notes floated off to the right. Emmanuel Music has been celebrating Mozart's birthday with ...
Goode night for Mozart (Boston Herald)
Mozart was born 250 years ago, but thanks to performers like Richard Goode, his music is fresh and alive as ever. Playing the A-major piano concerto last night at Symphony Hall with the Boston Symphony...
Rich ensemble performances shaped by a deft hand - Sun-Sentinel.com

Rich ensemble performances shaped by a deft hand
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Jan 12, 2006
... The Irish pianist showed a clear sympathy for this most epic of Mozart concertos, cast for large forces including trumpets and timpani. ...

Mozart's modern mojo comes to Rochester
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - What : Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout performs Mozart at a benefit concert for the Rochester Chamber Orchestra. He'll perform the Piano Sonata in F major, K. 533/494 , along with the Trio in E major for Piano, Violin and Cello, K. 542 (with violinist ...

Monday, January 30, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Opening notes in a big concert of celebration (Calendarlive.com)



Opening notes in a big concert of celebration (Calendarlive.com)
The countdown has begun. He was born, 250 years ago Friday, on a bitter cold day in Salzburg, Austria, and baptized the next day as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus. He would eventually assume the Latin form of Theophilus, which is Amadeus, and favor the French, Amad .
Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Scotsman

Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 10 hours ago
To all intents and purposes, Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski was in sole charge as soloist and director of the two Mozart piano concertos at the centre of ...

Andsnes and Norwegian ensemble heat hall
Philadelphia Inquirer - Seldom do you encounter such a fair-haired orchestra - artistically, metaphysically and literally. Though star pianist Leif Ove Andsnes brought ticket buyers in the door of Verizon Hall on Tuesday, the far lesser known (and two-thirds blond ...
Goode night for Mozart (Boston Herald)
Mozart was born 250 years ago, but thanks to performers like Richard Goode, his music is fresh and alive as ever. Playing the A-major piano concerto last night at Symphony Hall with the Boston Symphony...
No safety net for horn soloists - Cincinnati Post

No safety net for horn soloists
Cincinnati Post, OH - Jan 27, 2006
... not so bad," she said. "We have four Mozart concertos, two Haydn concertos and two Richard Strauss. Also Hindemith, Gliere and the ...