by admin | Oct 18, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Borrowed Simplicity Mozart’s Canons K.555, K.557, and K.562 The three canons K.555, K.557, and K.562, often dismissed for their apparent simplicity, actually offer a fascinating insight into Mozart’s creative process and his reliance on earlier models,... 
by admin | Oct 17, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Truth Behind Mozart’s Canons Simplicity, Errors, and the Myth of Perfection Mozart is often praised as a master of form and complexity, but his canonic output tells a different story. Of the few canons he composed, most are surprisingly simple, often for equal... 
by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Milanese Quartets The Uncertain Origins of Mozart's Early String Quartets Mozart’s so-called “Milanese Quartets” (K.155, 158, and 159) have long been subject to debate, primarily due to their ambiguous instrumentation and structural weaknesses. Often... 
by admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart’s Quartet of Lodi An Exploration of the Origins and Questionable Legacy of Mozart’s First String Quartet Mozart’s journey through Italy left us with the famous Quartet of Lodi, a work often considered a testament to his early mastery. Yet, a closer look reveals... 
by admin | Oct 14, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart Noir The Hidden Influence of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George, known as the “Black Mozart”, was a celebrated composer, violinist, and conductor in 18th-century Paris. Yet, his name is barely... 
by admin | Oct 13, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart’s Violin Pieces Substitutes for Failed Movements? Three violin compositions by Mozart—K.261 Adagio in E major, K.269 Rondo in B-flat major, and K.373 Rondo in C major—were designed to replace movements deemed unsuccessful in his violin concertos K.207 and... 