by admin | Oct 11, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Kolb Concerto A Mozartian Mirage? The Kolb Concerto is more than just another questionable addition to Mozart’s repertoire; it’s a prime example of how music history is often rewritten to suit commercial interests. With two conflicting versions, neither matching...
by admin | Oct 10, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Adélaïde Deception Mozart’s “Lost” Violin Concerto and the Art of Musical Forgery In the early 20th century, the “discovery” of Mozart’s sixth violin concerto in Paris created a sensation. Dubbed the Adélaïde Concerto and supposedly written for Madame Adélaïde of...
by admin | Oct 6, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The 1931 Festival and Its Legacy Mozart and the Nationalist Illusion The 1931 Mozart Festival, meant to celebrate the composer’s 175th anniversary, became a platform for nationalist propaganda. Beneath the guise of universalism and cosmopolitanism, Mozart’s music was...
by admin | Oct 3, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
K.6 and K.7 Sonatas A Fabricated Genius? The earliest sonatas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, K.6 and K.7, are traditionally seen as proof of his precocious genius. But as we explore the murky origins of these works, we find that they may be more a product of Leopold...
by admin | Oct 1, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart and Salieri Pushkin’s Drama of Genius and Malice Pushkin does not see Salieri as a mere mediocre. In fact, Salieri embodies the struggle of the artist, much like Michelangelo, who reaches greatness through relentless effort. Pushkin himself identifies with both...
by admin | Sep 9, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Fabrication of Genius Leopold Mozart’s Manipulative Legacy Leopold Mozart’s tireless efforts to promote his son Wolfgang as a child prodigy were rooted in manipulation, exaggeration, and a relentless drive for social success. Far from being a miraculous...
