--- 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
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 m
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
>
> 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 gre
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 from
will give you more for lifetime.
==
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On Apr 10, 2006, at 10:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Of Joe Scarpelli
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And I often thought what kind of music the genius would
write if he were alive today.
Regards,
Joe
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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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> I think Mozart's too "pretty," the harmonies are simple, and the music is
> too predictable.
For something to think about, Arthur Rubenstein (not too bad a piano
player) said,
"Mozart: Too simple for children; too difficult for adults."
I can't think of any composer whose every work bowls me
On Apr 10, 2006, at 10:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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from: "Steve Freides" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
subject: RE: [Hornlist] Not Really a Mozart Fan
Herbert Foster wrote:
I suspect that there is also a political dimension [to
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 e
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 ev
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 harmo
I suspect that there is also a political dimension. Mozart's music, with
notable exceptions, is aristocratic, and in that sense, undemocratic. However,
the Requiem does throw me against the back wall.
Herb Foster, overanalyzing, as usual
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> In a message dated 4/9/2006
And I often thought what kind of music the genius would write if he were
alive today.
Regards,
Joe
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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 possibl
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 m
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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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 lon
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.
Since one of the list members asked, I figured I'd put my two cents in about
why I don't particularly care for Mozart. Basically, I like tension, and I
like music that splatters you up against the back wall of the hall. I like
music that, when you're done playing it, you're thinking "What a
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