Genius of Mozart

Written and produced by Jeremy Siepmann, this audio-bio not only tells the strange story of Chopin's life but also includes generous examples of his music, drawn from the bottomless pit of Naxos musical CDs. An excellent idea was to use actors for the voices of Chopin (Anton Lesser), George Sand and other females in his life (Elaine Claxton and Karen Archer), and other male acquaintances (Neville Jason). It is the kind of reading that would fascinate even if the work were fictional.

His letters are particularly fascinating, especially as they are read dramatically by the small cast; and one would rather hear about all his faults--physical and psychological--from people who knew him well. Perhaps his strange epistolary relationship with his Titus is dwelt upon a bit too much, but such are the times (then and now).

My only criticism in a negative direction is the length of the musical examples. I do not really think the entire "Revolutionary Etude" had to be played or the entire "Funeral March"; a minute or two with a fadeout would have been fine, especially on repeated hearings where one wants the facts. Nevertheless, highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Excellent Overview of the Life of Mozart

Life & Works Mozart Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Salzburg Chamber Orchestra | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Instructional | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Life and Works of Ludwig van Beethoven Life & Works of Bach The Life and Works of Frédéric Chopin The Life and Works of Joseph Haydn The Life and Works of Franz Schubert ASIN: B000069HGJ Release Date: 2002-11-19

Tracks:

1. Leopold Mozart: Sinfonia Di Caccia
2. Minuet In G, K. 1
3. A Miracle Exported
4. Molto Allegro In G, K. 72a
5. Prodigy And The Child: At Home And Abroad
6. A Musical Joke, K. 522
7. A Prodigy At Home
8. Cassation In G, K. 63
9. The Grand Tour
10. Symphony No. 1 In E Flat, K. 16 (Mvt. I)
11. Salzburg's Ambassadors
12. Piano Concerto No. 3 In D, K. 40 (Finale)
13. Italian Investments
14. Allegri: Miserere
15. A Dream Come True
16. Ascanio In Alba, K. 111 (Act I, Scene I)

Tracks:

1. Mozart As Eternal Child
2. 'Riconosci In Questo Amplesso' From 'The Marriage Of Figaro', K. 492
3. Leopold And The Eternal Child
4. Piano Concerto No. 5 In D, K. 175 (Finale)
5. Dashed Hopes Of Escape
6. Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, K. 183 (Mvt. 1)
7. The Composer Comes Of Age
8. Symphony No. 29 In A, K. 201 (Finale)
9. The Genius Emerges Fully Fledged
10. Piano Concerto No. 9 In E Flat, K. 271 (Mvt. II)
11. Fired By The Archbishop, Mozart Seeks His Fortune Elsewhere
12. Violin Concerto No. 3 In G, K. 16 (Finale)
13. Sexual Awakening
14. Piano Concerto No. 8 In B Flat, K. 238 (Finale)
15. Mozart, Love And Filial Obedience
16. piano Sonata No. 7 In C, K. 309 (Slow Mvt.)

Tracks:

1. To Paris Under Protest
2. Concerto In C For Flute And Harp, K. 299 (Finale)
3. An Unexpected Triumph
4. Symphony No. 31 In D, K. 297 ('Paris' Finale)
5. Death, Deception, And Grief
6. Piano Sonata No. 8 In A Minor, K. 310 (Slow Mvt.)
7. Recrimination And Capitulation
8. Mass In C, K. 317 ('Coronation' Kyrie)
9. Liberation In Vienna
10. Clementi: Piano Sonata In B Flat, Op. 24 No. 2 (Mvt. I)
11. variations On 'Ah, Vous DiraiJe, Maman', K. 265
12. Love, Marriage... And Leopold
13. Overture To 'The Abduction From The Seraglio, K. 384

Tracks:

1. A Miraculous Outpouring
2. Serenade In B Flat For Thirteen Wind Instruments, K. 361 (Mvt. 6: Romanze)
3. On The Cadge
4. Concerto Rondo In D For Piano And Orchestra, K. 382
5. Reunion, Parenthood, Grief Resilience
6. Horn Concerto No. 1 In D, K. 412 (Rondo)
7. Father, Father-Figure, And Friendship
8. String Quartet No. 19 In C, K. 465 ('Dissonance' Mvt. I)
9. Destiny Versus Popularity
10. piano Concerto no. 20 In D Minor, K. 466 (Last Mvt.)
11. Prague, Figaro, And Celebrity
12. 'Se Vuol Ballare' From 'The Marriage Of Figaro', K. 492
13. Don Giovanni, Death And Desolation
14. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 (Slow Mvt.)
15. Despair And Recovery
16. Cosi Fan Tutte, K. 588 (Act II, Finale)
17. Genius In Adversity
18. Adagio In C For Glass Harmonica, K. 356
19. Decline, Death And Immortality
20. Piano Concerto No. 25 In C, K. 503 (Finale)

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Overview of the Life of Mozart.......2006-12-21

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Tracks:

1. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. in F Major
2. Pachelbel: Cannon
3. Debussy: La Mer-Del'aube a midi sur la mer
4. Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathrusta
5. Purcell: Sonata in D Major
6. Sibelius: The Tempest Suite No. 1
7. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, "Choral"
8. Stravinsky: Rite Of Spring Part 1
9. Mozart: Lodron Night Music #1, K 247
10. Satie: Gymnopedie No. 1

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Tracks:

1. Sym No.5: Opening
2. Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
3. Sym No.22 in E flat: Presto
4. Pno Con No.23 in A: Allegro Assai
5. Brandenburg Con No.3: Allegro
6. The Four Seasons: Spring
7. Recorder Ste in a
8. A Little Night Music: Rondo
9. Pno Con No.11 in D: Rondo
10. Tpt Con in D: Allegro
11. Brandenburg Con No.2: Allegro Assai
12. Con Grosso, Op.6 No.4
13. Galliard

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Average customer rating: Baby Genius classical is a must! Good for Mothers,too! the music is a soothing collection of mozart "mozart effect: strikes false chord Good!

Magic Mozart (Baby Genius Classical Series) Genius Products Manufacturer: Genius Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Learn with Vivaldi Baby Genius Classical Series: Bedtime Beethoven Best of the IQ Builder Brain Power Night Night Classics ASIN: B00000ID3I Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

1. Marriage Of Figaro: Ov
2. Hn Con, K.447: Mvt.2
3. Pno Son in C, K.545: Movt 1
4. German Dances, K.605: No.3 in C
5. Fl And Hp Con: Slow Movt
6. Sym No.41 in C: Movt 1
7. Cl Qnt: Movt 1
8. Magic Fl: Ov

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Baby Genius classical is a must!.......2002-01-21

Good for Mothers,too!.......1999-12-16

the music is a soothing collection of mozart.......1999-09-10

"mozart effect: strikes false chord.......1999-07-27

There is "little evidence to support basing intellectual intervention programs on the existence of the Mozart effect," according to researchers led by Dr. Kenneth Steele, an assistant professor in the department of psychology at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Good!.......1999-04-29

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Genius of Mozart Manufacturer: Avalon (Rock Bottom) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00001X5B2 Release Date: 1998-09-01

Tracks:

1. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro ~ 1st Movement (4:51)
2. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Romanze ~ 2nd Movement (6:51)
3. Facile Sonata: Allegro ~ 1st Movement (7:34)
4. Facile Sonata: Andante ~ 2nd Movement (7:23)
5. Facile Sonata: Rondo ~ 3rd Movement (3:05)
6. Symphony #40: Allegro ~ 1st Movement (8:47)
7. Violin Concerto # 3 in G: Adagio ~ 2nd Movement (8:36)
8. Piano Concerto # 21 in C: Andante ~ 2nd Movement (8:36)
9. The Marriage of Figaro: Overture (4:23)
10. Ave Verum Corpus (3:25)

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Baby Genius: Magic Mozart Various Artists Manufacturer: Orchard.Com ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B00000JN8X Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

1. Marriage Of Figaro Overture
2. Horn Concerto, K 447, Mvt.2
3. Piano Sonata In C, K 545, Mvt. 1
4. German Dances, K 605, No. 3
5. Flute & Harp Concerto Slow Movement
6. Symphony No.41 In C, Mvt.1
7. Clarinet Quintet, Mvt.1
8. Magic Flute Overture

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