(Unlocking the Masters). Mozart was the first composer whose operas have never left the international repertoire; and for many he remains one of the finest vocal composers who ever lived. In a sense; all of his music is vocal music; depending as it does on arresting; singable melodies; but in his great operas; single arias and sacred works; Mozart put his melodic gift to work; revealing the subtleties and expressive potential of a wide range of texts in languages ranging from Italian to Latin to German. In every case; he created masterpieces; from operas such as The Marriage of Figaro; Don Giovanni ; and The Magic Flute to the sacred choral motet Ave Verum Corpus and; of course; the unfinished Requiem ; his final project. This second Getting the Most Out of Mozart volume in our Unlocking the Masters series focuses on Mozarts great operas and other vocal works; but also discusses numerous lesser-known compositions; from operas he wrote as a child to "insertion arias" for favorite singers or operas by other composers. In each case; David Hurwitz describes how the musical setting and choice of instruments supports the text. He takes readers through the seven major operas aria by aria; showing how Mozart uses vocal style and orchestration to create believable and moving characters that remain the standard for characterization in music to which all composers and dramatists aspire. The accompanying CD from Telarc Records includes 14 works.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating bookBy S. OTooleThis isnt an easy read but it contains so much rare material that its worth the time to read carefully. The book examines the life. work and controversies surrounding one of the most fascinating characters in the world of the weird. Was Mumler a brilliant shyster (I argue yes) or a very gifted channeler of the dead? Read on and draw your own conclusions.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Deborah A KeimGo see the play in Cincinnati3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Spirit photographyBy Stuart SchneiderThis is a great book about William Mumler. It gives you insight into what he was doing. how he was attacked by the local prosecutor and is influence on the spiritualist movement. Not a quick read. but lots of good photos. and plenty of interesting content.
