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Lorenzo Da Ponte: Mozart’s other half
By Lawrence Toppman According to legend, the wife of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II heard a guy at a →
Genius: Neither brains nor sweat
By Lawrence Toppman You know the quotation attributed to Thomas Edison, right? “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and →
Mozart and Masons
By Lawrence Toppman You cannot fully appreciate Mozart without knowing something about his connection to Freemasonry. He entered →
10 Mozart pieces you need to hear
By Lawrence Toppman A friend familiar with this blog suggested a post titled “The Best of Mozart.” Those →
5 Perfect Holiday Gifts for the Classical Music Lover
A few ideas that are sure to help round out your gift list →
