--- Wendell Rider [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
He [Mozart] was as pure a musician as ever lived-
just wired
for it. Music
flowed from his veins. His lack of ability to exist
financially in
the real world of his time, by sucking up to the
powers that were.
probably cost him his life.
: Monday, April 10, 2006 1:39 PM
To: 'The Horn List'
Subject: RE: [Hornlist] Not Really a Mozart Fan
And I often thought what kind of music the genius would
write if he were alive today.
Regards,
Joe
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Herbert Foster wrote:
I suspect that there is also a political dimension [to
Mozart's
music].
Perhaps.
Mozart's
music, with notable exceptions, is aristocratic, and in
that sense
Steve Freides wrote:
Mozart is arguably the greatest composer to ever have walked the face of
this Earth. For a musician not to like Mozart means only that the musician
doesn't understand Mozart.
Thank you Steve, you spoke the absolute truth. Several times, by now,
I read in posts coming
Thank you Steve, you spoke the absolute truth. Several times, by now,
I read in posts coming from the other side of the pond: I don't care
for Mozart, I don't like Beethoven, Tchaikovsky is boring etc.
I'm reminded of the Bluffers Guide to Music which states There are only
four truly great
Jonathan West wrote:
I'm reminded of the Bluffers Guide to Music which states There are only
four truly great composers. Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and your own particular
favourite.
Which reminds me of the famous 4 B's of composing (you thought there
were only 3 B's, right?):
Bach, Beethoven,
As I read this thread, I am feeling a number of conflicting emotions.
I happen to appreciate all that has been said in the divine one's
behalf and agree with most of it, but I feel discouraged seeing so much
energy wasted on defending him so needlessly. There are in fact many
facets of his
You will come back to Mozart perhaps if you are more matured to enjoy the
greatness achieved through simplicity cleaness. And if Mozart is done
earnestly, it strucks by the power. But it might be much different for younger
people, who like more the big splash big bang. But it is also possible
This is really hard to explain...
Playing Mozart is not usually technically hard. It offers you the
chance (and demands you) play
very cleanly, because the textures are thin and you can hear every
part
very precisely, because the rhythms are simple enough to line up
in tune, because the
Herbert Foster wrote:
I suspect that there is also a political dimension [to Mozart's music].
Perhaps.
Mozart's
music, with notable exceptions, is aristocratic, and in that
sense, undemocratic.
Elegant is not the same as aristocratic.
Mozart is arguably the greatest composer to ever
Not like Mozart!?? Well, it takes all kinds. Shane lists a few things
in favor about Mozart's music. Almost without exception, I think the
great attraction of Mozart is really his near perfection and absolute
lucidity. Playing Mozart requires one's full attention on what appears
to be
I think it's possible to admire a composition (or its performance) on
technical and esthetic merits, yet not connect emotionally with the
results. I think that's the response some people, including myself,
have to many of Mozart's works.
Linda
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In a message dated 4/9/2006 5:13:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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I like
music that, when you're done playing it, you're thinking What a ride! I
just
don't get that from Mozart. I think Mozart's too pretty, the harmonies are
simple, and the music is too predictable.
Everyone has their likes and dislikes, as for me, I will take any of
Wolfie's music any day. He's one of my favorites. To think that he
could compose completely in his mind and then just scribble and
bibble on paper just blows me away. I just love his music, and could
listen to it all day
Kim Newell:
I think Mozart's too pretty, the harmonies are
simple, and the music is too predictable.
--
Dave Weiner:
Glenn Gould shared your outlook.
Ah! That would explain his recordings of the piano sonatas.
David Lamb in Seattle
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David Lamb wrote:
Kim Newell:
I think Mozart's too pretty, the harmonies are simple, and the
music is too predictable.
--
Dave Weiner:
Glenn Gould shared your outlook.
Ah! That would explain his recordings of the piano sonatas.
Glenn Gould's recordings of many things other
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