Mozart's Birthday

Waltzing to Vienna
Vermilion Standard - Vermilion Standard Five students from J.R. Robson will soon be eating world famous apple strudel and wiener schnitzel in the caf s of Vienna. The trip, funded by community donations and personal contributions, was prompted by the celebrations to

This year's 'Spring Fest' celebrates two milestones
Union - You are invited to Baron van Swieten's home March 31 at 8 p.m. for a performance of new compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. White wig required." If you were living in Vienna in the 1700 s, had connections with the Baron, then you too would

More Serb victims of Kosovo violence reported; another grave site is
Turkish Daily News - Asian rains and floods cause havoc in Korea, Philippines, Thailand Rain-swollen rivers overflow, breaking dikes, sweeping away roads, homes, vehicles and telephone poles and triggering deadly landslides Israeli troops seal Hebron after shooting

Chamber players offer vibrant, evocative work
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - The thoroughly outstanding Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Orchestra concert on Tuesday night went from strength to strength, an especially remarkable achievement given its unforgettable opening. Richard Wagner's "Siegfried Idyll" was first played in on

Herald Democrat
Herald Democrat - There s a scene in the movie Amadeus where the old court composer Salieri is talking with Father Vogler. A line he spoke in that movie described my love for music, and of the lack of musical talent to go with it. He (God) gave me that

MSO's celebratory week
Wisconsin State Journal - This is a very big week for the Madison Symphony Orchestra. For starters, today (March 30) at 5:30 p.m. in Overture Hall, the MSO will announce the next season, its 81st. The public is invited for free. Maestro John DeMain will be present with Anders