December 2022 The time seems right to write about Mozart`s Requiem, as there have been several performances recently and some discussion. A Requiem Mass in

From a talk to the University of the Third Age on Baroque music Mozart was a great admirer of Handel.  Mozart’s reason for arranging of

SOME INFORMATION ON ‘CELLOS AND GAMBAS’ AND A NOTE ON THEIR USE From feedback received I can see I need to explain a bit more.

When I first heard that Mozart had created a version of The Messiah I was very surprised. But it is correct and I was filled

An interesting musical detective story In music, a PASSION is an Oratorio about the capture, torture, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Two of Bach’s finest