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Peter Shaffer’s three most renowned plays, plus a radio monologue performed by Dame Judi Dench. Sir Peter Shaffer was one of the most distinguished and successful British playwrights of his generation. He won the Tony Award for both Amadeus and Equus, and the film adaptation of Amadeus garnered eight Oscars. In 1997, he was awarded an OBE, and he was knighted in the 2001 New Year honours list. This collection contains his best-known plays and a monologue specially written for radio, first broadcast in 1989.

Ambition and jealousy - all set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Musikalisches Ausnahmetalent. Der erfahrene Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold nimmt uns mit auf eine faktenreiche Kulturreise und erläutert verständlich, unterhaltsam und strukturiert Basiswissen zum bis heute weltweit einzigartigen Komponisten Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) zeigt seine außergewöhnliche Begabung bereits als Kind, als ihm sein Vater, ein renommierter Geiger, zusammen mit seiner Schwester Musikunterricht erteilt.

Wits the Goss is your new favourite podcast hosted by Scottish sisters Bebe and Oceanlea Amadeus, now living it up down under in Australia. Each week, we spill the tea on world trending stories, outrageous gossip, personal drama, and all things reality TV. From celebrity chaos to our own chaotic lives, no topic is off-limits. Tune in for laughs, sass, and unfiltered sister banter – because you know we’ve got the goss.

Bloomsbury presents The Real Toscanini, written and read by Cesare Civetta. Lauded by Verdi, Debussy, and other music legends, the celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini raised the standards of orchestral and operatic performance over an astonishing 69 years on the podium. But as he did so, he...

Plötzlich ist er da, der graue Bote, wie aus dem Nichts. Er steht vor Mozart und erteilt ihm einen Auftrag: ein Requiem soll er schreiben, eine Totenmesse. Mozart akzeptiert. Und stirbt bald darauf unter ungeklärten Umständen. Jahre später will ein ehemaliger Geigenschüler Mozarts der Sache auf den Grund gehen. Ob er das Geheimnis um Mozarts letzte Komposition aufklären kann?

Innocent people do go to jail. Sometimes mistakes are made. But even more terrifying is when the authorities conspire to frame them. That's what happened to Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, who were convicted of murder and are serving life sentences. Un-Making a Murderer is an explosive book which uncovers the illegal, devious, and covert tactics used by Wisconsin officials.

This is the poignant and compelling story of perhaps the most naturally gifted musical genius of all time. Copiously illustrated with examples of his music, it tells of Mozart's extraordinary childhood travelling the courts of Europe, and of how, after a brief period of fame in Vienna, his fortunes declined until his early death and last resting place in a pauper's grave.

Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through the second volume of his personal letters, spanning from 1781 to 1791. Translated by Lady Wallace from Ludwig Nohls collection, this volume offers over 125 of Mozarts letters, accompanied by insightful introductions to various sections. Dive into the intimate thoughts and experiences of one of the worlds most celebrated composers, culminating in a poignant description of Mozarts final days, with a minor error in the date of his death. This is a must-listen for all music and history enthusiasts.

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Probably the most naturally gifted musician the world has ever known, Mozart began his career early as a child prodigy. By the age five, he was already proficient on the violin, the harpsichord, and piano keyboard, and had begun composing music that had integrity. He was a showman as well, according to contemporary documents, and charmed many of the crowned heads of Europe with his performance and his manner.

Mozarts earthly journey was remarkably brief, yet it was rich with extraordinary achievements that left an indelible mark on the world. In this booklet, the author grapples with the challenge of capturing the essence of a life so densely packed with events—from early triumphs to profound tragedies. Rather than attempting a comprehensive evaluation of Mozarts immense creative legacy, the author offers a glimpse into the pivotal moments that shaped the master’s unforgettable story. - Summary by Authors Preface

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Probably the most naturally gifted musician the world has ever known, Mozart began his career early as a child prodigy. By the age of five, he was already proficient in the violin, the harpsichord, and piano keyboard. He had also begun composing music that had integrity. Ludwig van Beethoven is a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music. Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age. Listen to the full biographies of these two musicians, from the beginning to the end!

Gerhard Tötschinger erzählt Kindern auf einfühlsame Art und in wunderbar verständlicher Sprache Geschichten und Erlebnisse aus dem faszinierenden Leben Mozarts.

Dabei stellt er immer wieder berühmte und außergewöhnliche Werke des Musikers vor und macht so das Genie des Wunderkindes und größten Komponisten der Klassik verständlich.

Dieses Hörporträt beleuchtet in 15 Kapiteln Mozarts Jugend voll anstrengender Konzertreisen, das schwierige Verhältnis zu seinem Vater, Liebeleien und große Lieben, Mozarts Probleme, seine Kreativität mit seinen oft unterbezahlten Anstellungen zu vereinbaren sowie seinen frühen Tod.

Gert Westphal präsentiert: Große Komponisten im Porträt. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert und Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms und Peter Tschaikowsky - um diese Künstler rankt sich die europäische Musikgeschichte. Und sie alle standen nicht für sich allein, sondern waren Teil eines feinen Geflechts aus familiären Bindungen, innigen Freundschaften, künstlerischem Austausch und tiefer Liebe. Diese Auswahl aus Briefen, Dokumenten von Zeitgenossen und literarischen Zeugnissen der Nachwelt zeichnet auch heute noch ein ganz privates Porträt jener herausragenden Persönlichkeiten.

Es war der 4. August 1782. Ungeduldig wartete ich vor dem Wiener Stephansdom auf meine zukünftige Braut. Ich wollte Franziska Marschall zu meiner Frau nehmen, direkt nach der Hochzeit meines Freundes Amadeus mit der liebreizenden Constanze. Es sollte der schönste Tag meines Lebens werden - doch das Schicksal spielte mir einen grauenhaften Streich, und was folgte, war meine schwärzeste Stunde.

This volume, the second volume of a two-volume set, contains over 125 letters written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from 1781-1791. It has been translated by Lady Wallace from the collection of Ludwig Nohl. He has provided short introductions to several sections of this volume as well as a description of Mozart's death at the conclusion of the volume. The date of his death in the final Note is incorrectly given as November 5 rather than December 5. (Summary by mkirkpat)

Bloomsbury Presents The Composer's Landscape, written and read by Carol Montparker. Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses...