I have said for over 15 years now that Mozart is my favorite composer. I had no idea really what Mozart composed. In high school I played several of Mozarts Sonatas. They are still my favorite peices to play. I love the delicate runs and the transparancy. You can't mess up on Mozart and fake it. At least I can't.
The last three months I have been singing, and listening to Mozart Requiem. Saturday Nov. 15th The American Festival Choir finally performed it. I had no idea how amazing it was until we started rehearsing with the orchestra. Wow, they added a whole new dimension to the experience. I don't have words to describe the feelings that were conveyed in that music. After the performance someone told me I was so intense. That music has a sort of intensity that involves the whole body and soul. Simply magnificent.
I watched the movie Amadeus for the first time Friday Nov. 14th to sort of get myself in the mood for the concert. This gave me a new perspective of Mozart that I didn't really like. But I have a part of me that is forgetful (this can be good and bad). So I'm hoping I forget the bad and just remember the things I love about Mozart-his music.
In studying and performing the Requiem I was able to experience more of Mozart's music besides the Piano Sonatas I learned in High school. I concluded that he still is my favorite composer.
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Mozart is my favorite composer too. I so wish I could have come to your concert! I'm sure it was amazing. I've heard parts of Requiem as we have the Amadeus soundtrack, but I have never heard the entire work. I'm so impressed with yours and Devin's commitment to the choir.
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