Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart (January 27, 1756-December 5, 1791) Joining all Mozart lovers in celebrating the wunderkind‘s birthday , January 27. I’ve stopped counting his age after he turned 250. This site especially dedicated to him, provides numerous links of my articles about or related to Mozart. Help yourselves dear friends and visitors, and enjoy reflective moments in remembering …Read more text
Czech Tragic Drama in Three Acts. © Tel Asiado Jenufa, a Czech tragic opera by composer Leos Janácek: plot synopsis, character description, and other Janácek opera information. Leos Janácek (July 3, 1854 – August 12, 1928) composed Jenufa, a three-act Czech tragic opera. Libretto was written by himself in Czech, based on the play “Její pastorkyna” (Her Stepdaughter) by Gabriela …Read more text
Classical Music Milestone: January 19. French Opéra Comique in Five Acts. © Tel Asiado Manon, a French opera by Jules Massenet: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Massenet opera information. Massenet’s opera Manon is in five acts. It is a tragic romance opéra comique. Libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille based on the novel …Read more text
Classical Music Milestone: January 15. Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Sleeping Beauty” first performed January 15, 1890, staged in St. Petersburg. The music of Piotr I. Tchaikovsky is popular than ever. From the cascading notes of his Piano Concerto No.1 to the captivating melodies of his ballet music Sleeping Beauty, his works are wrapped with emotional power. His intensity and musical ability are heard in …Read more text
Classical Music Milestone: November 9 Composer Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, for guitar and orchestra, premieres in Barcelona, Spain. The Concierto de Aranjuez by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo is first performed on November 9, 1940. It is a composition for classical guitar and orchestra. Written in 1939, it is considered his best-known work, and its worldwide success established his reputation as one …Read more text
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