Mozart Symphonies

Upcoming concerts: Franz Ferdinand, Van Morrison, Barney (Pioneer Press)
Back in September, Franz Ferdinand had the misfortune of playing Target Center a venue far too large for the band during a week that also saw U2, Green Day and Coldplay in town. This time, they're doing it right by co-headlining with Death Cab for Cutie, a band with whom they surely share fans, even though they sound nothing alike. Promising Brits the Cribs open. 7:30 p.m.; Northrop
Mozart's 'birthday effect' propels composer to No 1 - Independent

Mozart's 'birthday effect' propels composer to No 1 Independent, UK - Apr 17, 2006 ... Mozart astonished people with his precocious skills; he played to the French ... Royal families, had his first music published and wrote his earliest symphonies. ...

If you're ready for more Mozart, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is the way ...
Seattle Post Intelligencer - While it hardly ranks as news alongside suicide bombers and celebrity babies, the marriage of popular composer and nice round number spells "golden opportunity" for orchestras, festivals and the like, a bit like having the "Nutcracker" all year round ...
Classical music calendar for April 21-27 (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
ORCHESTRAL MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA: The world premiere of young American composer Kevin Puts' Sinfonia Concertante for Five Solo Instruments and Orchestra. Other works include Borodin's Overture to "Prince Igor" and Polovtsian Dances from "Prince Igor" with flutist Barbara Leibundguth, oboist John Snow, violinist Sarah Kwak, cellist Beth Rapier and conductor Roberto Minczuk. 8 p.m. today. $20-$78.
Mozart Mania Sweeps Vienna - Budget Travel Online

Mozart Mania Sweeps Vienna Budget Travel Online, NY - 9 hours ago ... The Theater concludes Mozart's birthday year with another go at his final three symphonies, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic in early December. ...

Snapshot: Lang Lang pounds the piano
WHAS 11 - For me, Bach's "Aria With Various Variations" is the single greatest work of music ever. I own more than 50 recordings of all sorts of versions, from piano to organ to string trio. It was written for a harpsichord with two keyboards, though, and ...