Mozart: the man and the artist, as revealed in his own words by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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muted violins with flute in unison. The Janizary chorus is, as
such, all that could be asked, short and jolly, written to suit the Viennese." (Vienna, September 26, 1781, to his father. Concerning the composition of "Die Entfuhrung," Mozart delivered himself at greater length and more explicitly than about any other opera. From the above excerpt one can learn his notions touching musical characterization and delineation. ["Turkish" music, or "Janizary" music, is that in which the percussion effects of Oriental music are imitated--music utilizing the large drum, cymbals, etc. H.E.K.]) 40. "The close will make a deal of noise; and that is all that is necessary for the end of an act;--the noisier the better, the shorter the better, so that the people shall not get too cool to applaud." (Vienna, September 26, 1781, to his father. The Trio at the end of the first act is the finale referred to.) 41. "My opera is to be performed again next Friday, but I have protested against it as I do not want it to be ridden to death at once. The public, I may say, are daft about this opera. It does a fellow good to receive such applause." (Vienna, July 27, 1782, to his father.) 42. "My opera was performed again yesterday, this time at the request of Gluck. Gluck paid me many compliments on it. I am to |
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