The Beauty Of Mozart's Symphony No 40


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 40th Symphony, or the G minor Symphony (which Wagner calls a work of “indestructible beauty”) was a product of Mozart’s personal travail he was experiencing during the time of its composition.

It does have an air of tragedy reflected even in the choice of the G minor key, which is associated with tragic emotions. The same key was used in The Magic Flute, in Pamina’s aria “Ach ich fuhls” as she wishes for death, and such works as the Symphony No. 25, the String Quartet K.478 share the same emotional climate. F.J. Fétis, a biographer, wrote “Although Mozart has not used formidable orchestral forces in his G minor Symphony, none of the sweeping and massive effects one meets in a symphony of Beethoven, the invention which flames his work, the accents of passion and energy that pervade and the melancholy colour that dominates it result in one of the most beautiful manifestations of the human spirit.” According to musicologist Eric Blom, in this symphony, Mozart blended romanticism with the Classical perfection of formal balances so that they meet in perfect equilibrium: “It is in this respect at least the perfect musical work.”

The History of Christmas Carols


The custom of caroling and Christmas carols is thought to have originated in England when roaming musicians would go from town to town and visit castles and other houses of the rich to give unrehearsed performances. But there also is the notion that singing carols at Christmas probably came from the group of angels, shepherds and who visited Jesus at his birth, since they worshiped the holy child, sang and proclaim praises unto Him. And after their visit, they went on with their declarations in the street.

How Community Orchestras Contribute to Society

Orchestras are a great example of community investment showing a profit.

It’s quite unfortunate, but when budgets get cut, the arts tends to be the first target of the calculator-wielding cutters. It’s a common misconception that the arts is somehow a luxury; in fact, on average, a dollar invested in the arts can generate up to a thousand per cent return.

Understanding and Perfecting Your Clarinet Tone

Clarinet is a beautiful and interesting instrument to play. Whether you are playing jazz, dixie, classical or another genre, the clarinet has tremendous appeal. It has a woody tone with depth, edge, and a rich quality unparalleled.

Achieving the perfect tone, though, isn’t that easy. The instrument, mouthpiece, reed and other factors such as facial bone density and the shape of your jaw come into play. Then, there’s the size of the auditorium, hall, or room. And, if you are recording, the quality of the equipment and mastering techniques become one of the primary issues.

Choosing Your Dinner Party Music

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Certainly, people make choices everyday about what radio station they listen to or music track to play. But there is nothing like the painstaking planning for a dinner party to make one assess the tiniest details of décor, table setting, food, personal appearance and, of course, music – which may make or break your dinner party.
When you plan to host a dinner party, be it a wedding reception or an after event stint, it is also essential to have a good programming of your soundtrack for that occasion.

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