Mozart's Journey to Prague


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While on a journey to Prague with his wife for the opening night of Don Giovanni, Mozart is caught picking an orange on the grounds of a stately home. But when the resident family finds out who they are dealing with, they are delighted to be in the presence of the celebrated composer and invite him to their daughter's wedding. This vivid and imaginative depiction captures both the humorous and the more pensive side of the genius composer.




Mozart & Prague: A Melodic Journey in the Footsteps of Genius


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🎶 Did you know that Mozart wrote his best opera for Prague, where he also finished and premiered it? 🎹 Wanna find out where Mozart lived, jammed, and partied when he was in Prague? 🎬 Curious about the magical spots in Prague that caught the eye of Miloš Forman for his blockbuster film, Amadeus? Discover Prague Like Never Before! Our guide is a must-have for history and art enthusiasts. Dive deep into the enchanting world of Prague with our exclusive audio-visual guide. Why settle for ordinary when you can experience the extraordinary? Let the very streets where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart once strolled come alive, serenading you with his iconic melodies. 🎵 15 Handpicked Locations! Each site, rich in history and charm, is paired with a musical tips that encapsulates its essence. From quiet alleys to grand halls, let Mozart's genius guide your steps. 🎧 Premium GOLD Edition! Enjoy the luxury of an audio narration. Simply plug in, play, and let the city's tales unfold before your very eyes. 📱 User-Friendly Interface! With photographs and intuitive maps tailored for mobile viewing, navigating Prague becomes a breeze. 💙 Spot our signature Blue Stars on the map for insider tips on hidden gems or culinary delights awaiting your discovery. 🎬 Exclusive Cinematic Experience! Trace the iconic locations featured in Miloš Forman's Oscar-winning masterpiece, Amadeus, offering a cinematic layer to your tour. 🌟 Meet The Icons! We acquaint you with the notable figures that grace our stories, enriching your experience. Change the Way You See Prague. Let Mozart's timeless symphonies be the soundtrack to your exploration. Immerse yourself, experience the magic, and fall in love with Prague all over again. 🎼 Grab our guide and let Prague's heartbeats sync with the rhythm of Mozart's masterpieces! 🎼







Mozart's Journey to Prague


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The Mozart Season


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"Remember, what's down inside you, all covered up—the things of your soul. The important, secret things . . . The story of you, all buried, let the music caress it out into the open." When Allegra was a little girl, she thought she would pick up her violin and it would sing for her—that the music was hidden inside her instrument. Now that Allegra is twelve, she believes the music is in her fingers, and the summer after seventh grade she has to teach them well. She's the youngest contestant in the Ernest Bloch Young Musicians' Competition. She knows she will learn the notes to the concerto, but what she doesn't realize is she'll also learn how to close the gap between herself and Mozart to find the real music inside her heart. The Mozart Season includes an interview with author Virginia Euwer Wolff.




The Prague Sonata


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Pages of a weathered original sonata manuscript - the gift of a Czech immigrant living in Queens - come into the hands of Meta Taverner, a young musicologist whose concert piano career was cut short by an injury. The gift comes with the request that Meta find the manuscript's true owner - a Prague friend the old woman has not heard from since the Second World War forced them apart - and to make the three-part sonata whole again. Leaving New York behind for the land of Dvorák and Kafka, Meta sets out on an unforgettable search to locate the remaining movements of the sonata and uncover a story that has influenced the course of many lives, even as it becomes clear that she isn't the only one seeking the music's secrets.




Haydn and Mozart in the Long Nineteenth Century


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The first extended study of the combined reception of Haydn and Mozart in the long nineteenth century, this book generates new, holistic understandings of their musical, cultural and historical significance in the Germanic, French and Anglophone worlds. It places a wide range of written sources under the microscope, including serious and popular biographies, scholarship, musical and non-musical criticism, and a diverse body of fiction, and evaluates the impact of anniversary commemorations. Haydn and Mozart in the Long Nineteenth Century determines how reputations, images and narratives for the two composers converge, diverge, develop at different speeds, and influence one another. Countering received wisdom about Haydn's reputational decline and reassessing Mozart reception through consideration of a broad spectrum of publications, we hear Haydn and Mozart speaking to the long nineteenth century in more nuanced, powerful, and persuasive voices than previously recognized.




On Mozart


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A collection of essays which explore Mozart from various perspectives, suggesting the complexity of his character and his achievement.