Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libri

After the first act, the Elector loudly exclaimed "Bravo!" - not knowing if he could stay much longer, so the aria and the storm scene had to be performed at the beginning of the second act. Following this, he again expressed his approval in the friendliest manner, laughingly remarking, "One would not think that something so great could be contained in such a small head." This reflects the remarkable creativity and emotional depth of "Idomeneo," an opera that explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the struggle between personal desire and responsibility. Set in ancient Crete, the story follows King Idomeneo, who, after surviving a storm at sea, vows to sacrifice the first living being he encounters upon his return. This leads to a series of dramatic conflicts involving love, betrayal, and divine intervention, ultimately culminating in a powerful resolution that examines the nature of leadership and the burdens it carries. Mozart's masterful score enhances the emotional and thematic richness of the narrative, making "Idomeneo" a significant work in the operatic canon.

Mozart esplora nei suoi lavori le complessità dell'amore e della fedeltà, e in "Cosi fan tutte" affronta questi temi con un mix di umorismo e profondità. L'opera narra la storia di due giovani uomini, Ferrando e Guglielmo, che mettono alla prova la fedeltà delle loro fidanzate, Fiordiligi e Dorabella, con l'aiuto della astuta Despina. Attraverso travestimenti e inganni, i protagonisti si confrontano con le loro convinzioni sull'amore e la fedeltà, rivelando le fragilità e le contraddizioni dei sentimenti umani. "Cosi fan tutte" non è solo una commedia leggera, ma una riflessione profonda sulle relazioni e la natura dell'amore, che invita il pubblico a considerare la complessità delle emozioni e le dinamiche interpersonali. Con la sua musica sublime e i personaggi vivaci, l'opera rimane un capolavoro senza tempo nel panorama della musica classica.

Now available for the first time in a sturdily produced, reasonably priced paperbound edition is the complete orchestral score of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, widely considered the greatest comic opera ever written. Based on the second play of a trilogy by Beaumarchais (the first was The Barber of Seville ), Figaro elevates the time-honored opera buffa of Italian tradition to new heights, transfiguring persons and scenes with glorious melodies and superb dramatic characterizations. This edition, based on Mozart's autograph manuscript and early German translations of the libretto, embodies both the original Italian libretto of Lorenzo Da Ponte and a new corrected version of the German text. It is totally complete and contains all passages, including some that are missing from other editions and often cut in performances. In addition, the Editor's Commentary includes a complete review of all dubious passages and text problems. This full orchestral score is an indispensable aid for study and for anyone listening to recordings or live performances. In no other manner can the listener or student keep full awareness of the many elements that make up this opera.

Mozarts „Don Giovanni“, seit der Prager Uraufführung 1787 eine der meistgespielten und -geliebten Opern, liegt die altbekannte, uralte Figur des „Frauenverführers“ zu Grunde. Der Charakter des triebhaften Don Juan ist zu allen Zeiten Stoff von Untersuchungen und Diskussionen gewesen. Die Identifikation des Publikums mit der Bühnengestalt macht deren Erfolg aus. Dass diese Oper über dies hinaus bei allen Aufführungen Erfolg hat, ist der Verbindung von anspruchsvollem Libretto (Da Ponte) mit der unverwechselbaren Musik Mozarts zu verdanken. Dieses Buch enthält neben dem Textbuch einführende Kommentare von Kurt Pahlen. Er begleitet das musikalische und das äußere wie innere dramatische Geschehen der Oper mit Hinweisen zu kompositorischer Struktur und Sinnzusammenhang. Eine kurze Inhaltsangabe und ein Abriss der Entstehungsgeschichte stellen das Werk in einen Zusammenhang mit dem Gesamtschaffen des Komponisten und seiner Biographie und bieten eine umfassende, reich illustrierte Einführung.

Der Kaiser Leopold benötigte für das Fest seiner Krönung zum König in Böhmen eine Opera seria, und Mozart wurde mit dieser Aufgabe betraut. Die Oper bietet alles, was eine fürstliche Festversammlung sich wünschen kann: Bravourarien, Märsche, Duette, Terzette, Quintette, Chöre, Spektakel und ein brennendes Kapitol. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Kaiser Titus, ein Imperator, der von Goethes Freund Zelter als idealisiert beschrieben wird: „Solch ein Titus soll doch noch geboren werden, der in alle Mädchen verliebt ist, die ihn totschlagen wollen.“ Die Handlung thematisiert Macht, Gnade und die Herausforderungen, die mit der Herrschaft einhergehen, während sie die menschlichen Emotionen und Konflikte der Charaktere beleuchtet. Mozarts Musik verleiht der Geschichte eine besondere Tiefe und Intensität, die sowohl die Pracht des Kaiserreichs als auch die inneren Kämpfe der Protagonisten widerspiegelt.

A selection of Mozart's letters, translated into English, complete with notes, linking commentary and chronology.

Over 100 works of the well-known Edition Eulenburg series of scores from orchestral and choral literature, chamber music and music theatre are now available in digital format. You can now enjoy the yellow study scores digitally with one click in excellent reproduction quality.Über 100 Werke der berühmten Edition Eulenburg Partiturreihe für Orchester- und Chorliteratur, Kammermusik und Musiktheater sind nun auch in einer digitalen Aufbereitung erhältlich. In optisch hervorragender Darstellung kann man die gelben Studienpartituren mit einem Klick jetzt auch digital genießen.

When Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" movie began reading Love Letters of Great Men, millions of women wanted to get their hands on the book. Although the book Carrie was reading from was not real, the letters are-including the Beethoven one quoted by Mr. Big at their wedding ceremony. Here are the actual love letters for you to enjoy and treasure! "These letters express such heartfelt emotions and the bliss of new love... I finally realized how men experience love and it is especially beautiful!" - Rebecca of Amazon (Top 500 Reviewer) Featuring: A helpful background sketch for every writer and love letter Nearly 70 photographs of the letter authors and their lovers Most popular and best-selling Love Letters book-thousands of copies sold every year!!! Written by these Great Men: John Adams, Sullivan Ballou, Honor� de Balzac, Ludwig Van Beethoven Napoleon Bonaparte, Robert Browning, Robert Burns, Lord Byron, Winston Churchill John Constable, Alfred Duff Cooper, Pierre Curie, Scott F. Fitzgerald, Nathaniel Hawthorne Henry VI of France, Victor Hugo, James Joyce, Franz Liszt, Jack London, Mozart, Robert Peary Edgar Allen Poe, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Robert Schumann, Dylan Thomas, Mark Twain Vincent Van Gogh, Voltaire, Woodrow Wilson

„Zauberflöte“ byla původně zamýšlena jako lidová hra pro několik desítek představení v jednom vídeňském předměstském divadle, když požádal Mozarta o její zkomponování. Obsah opery byl mnohokrát interpretován. Někteří viděli v této opeře čistě svobodnomyslné dílo, jiní se domnívali, že Schikaneder dal volný průchod své fantazii, když do veselého děje zakomponoval některé svobodnomyslné prvky z výchovného románu „Sethos“ od abbé Jean Terrassona. Libretista a skladatel vytvořili kaleidoskop jako symbol lidského života, jehož vyjádření pravého humanismu oslovuje každého člověka. Není tedy divu, že „Zauberflöte“ se často stává prvním operním zážitkem i pro velmi mladé lidi. Tato opera je bohatě ilustrována a poskytuje komplexní pohled na dílo v kontextu skladatelova celkového díla a jeho biografie.

'They wanted me to give a concert; I wanted them to beg me. And so they did. I gave a concert.' A selection of personal correspondence between Mozart and his most important mentor and supporter, his father. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Mozart's work available in Penguin Classics is Mozart: A Life In Letters.

Featuring the scores for Mozart's "Minuets" 1-6, this volume showcases the composer's early works created between 1762 and 1789. Recognized for his remarkable talent from a young age, Mozart's prolific output includes over 600 compositions, many regarded as masterpieces. This collection is ideal for pianists interested in exploring Mozart's music, and it is part of the Classic Music Collection, which offers authoritative editions of beloved classical works for musicians and students globally.

The four horn concertos, composed by Mozart between 1783 and 1791, stand out as iconic pieces in the horn repertoire. Renowned for their technical challenges, these works are cherished by both horn players and audiences alike, celebrated for their exquisite beauty and elegance.

(Piano). Mozart's best-known opera is now available in the popular series Get to Know Classical Masterpieces with colorful illustrations, explanations about the composer, the opera, persons and contents of the story. Easily playable piano settings of selected arias and choruses enable the music lover to become better acquainted with the work. Also suited for music lessons.

(Vocal Score). Italian only, with an introductory plot synopsis in English.

This Urtext edition of Mozart's variations for piano is drawn from the first editions of the works as well as the contemporary handwritten copies of the works. The term Variationen was given as a title to all pieces. Information concerning the origin of the theme of the given work can be found in the index. Notes on the sources are also included.

(Schott). For soprano and orchestra. Study score.

The Black Dog Opera Library is the most popular, informative, and budget-friendly way to enjoy the greatest operas of all time. Each book contains a history of the opera, a synopsis of the story, a complete libretto in its original language as well as in English, dozens of photos, and a world-class Angel/EMI recording of the entire opera on two CDs. It's a must-have for die-hard opera lovers as well as those in need of an introduction to the timeless art form.

THE EVERYMAN-EMI MUSIC COMPANIONS provide a musical equivalent to the series of literary masterpieces that are already available from Everyman's Library. The series is being developed in joint venture with EMI, whose huge catalogue of historic recordings is extensively used. Each volume has attached to it THREE COMPACT DISCS-nearly four hours of music. The selections of music where possible are whole works rather than snippets or extracts. The series is sold in both bookshops and record shops via EMI's international subsidiaries. MOZART VOL 2 - Following Andrew Steptoe's biography of Mozart in vol 1, volume 2 is devoted to a selection of the composer's letters together with a commentary on the music contained in the accompanying CDs. The 1200 or so letters of Mozart and his family, written during the composer's lifetime, form the most fascinating correspondence by any artist of the 18th century or earlier, and Mozart himself ranks high among letter writers of any age or occupation. The inclusion of letters from his father, a dominant but loving parent determined to supervise his son's career even after he had grown up, highlights the problems which Mozart encountered in breaking with his provincial background, as well as providing a glimpse of the social and domestic details that tell us so much about the kind of person Mozart