Month of Mozart
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Mozart Manuscript, 'Star Wars' Snippet Put Up for Auction
A two-page manuscript from an early Mozart serenade is to be sold at an auction in New York. But will "Star Wars" fans snag the real treasure of the day?
Nov 11, 2013 -
8 Random Things Mozart Couldn't Resist
Mozart may have been a genius, but he was also a bit of a strange guy. Check out the stories behind these seven incredible compositions. Nov 11, 2013
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Mozart Piano Concertos
Mozart seizes an almost non-existent genre, the piano concerto, and elevates it to one of the most revered and popular musical forms. Nov 11, 2013
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Mozart at the Movies
Saturday at 9 pm: There's more to Mozart in film than "Amadeus." His music has played a role in over 900 films, bringing Mozartean drama, serenity and majesty to every imaginable genre.
Nov 9, 2013 -
The Mozart Festival from Salzburg
Travel to a place where the top musicians from around the world gather to celebrate Mozart. The Mozart Festival, hosted by Hannes Eichmann, brings you to Salzburg, Austria, for some o... Nov 9, 2013
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Quiz: Test More of Your Mozart Knowledge
After last week's kick-off quiz, we're offering another chance for you to test your knowledge of all things Mozart. Try this week's and see if you're moving up to "genius" level yet.
Nov 7, 2013 -
Mozart and the Opera with Matt Aucoin
On this first of four one-hour programs on Mozart and the Opera, conductor and composer Matt Aucoin takes a close look at the composer’s gift for covering a wide emotional range.
Nov 7, 2013 -
After the 'Mozart Effect': Music's Real Impact on the Brain
Twenty years after the now-debunked "Mozart Effect" study, neuroscientists are giving us a broader understanding of how musical training can impact brain development and cognition.
Nov 6, 2013 -
Tell Us Who is Your Favorite Ferrando
In celebration of Month of Mozart, for this week's showdown we asked you to vote for your favorite of three classic performances of one beautiful Mozart aria.
Nov 6, 2013 -
Haydn and Mozart Quartets
Host Bill McGlaughlin examines two great composers of the 18th century — Haydn and Mozart — who were both masters of string quartets. The two men worked separately until eventually th... Nov 4, 2013