Music Matters
Mozart the Master of Simplicity - Composer Insights
Does it get any better than Mozart? This composer insights lesson explores the first movement of Mozart’s K545 Sonata in C. The simple phrase structure and melodic design are unpacked in the context of the overall Sonata Form. Triadic...
Neuro Transmissions
Does Mozart Make Your Baby A Genius?
Research don't lie. Mozart does seem to make people "smarter". So can Mozart give your baby an edge and help you raise a genius? What about college students? How does Mozart even help our brain? Find out in this installment of our...
Odd Quartet
Music History - That Time Mozart Stole Music From The Pope
On a trip to Rome, Mozart and his father go see the Tenebrae service at the Sistine chapel to hear the Miserere. Then things get complicated.
Mr Henry's Music World
Learn Mozart for Beginners The Mozart Rap!
Learn all about the great composer Mozart! Great for beginners getting their 'learn on' about one of the greatest composers ever. Move and groove to the Mozart Rap!
Getty Images
MS Residenzplatz (Residence Square) with Residenzbrunnen. The fountain was executed by Tomasso di Garona between 1656 to 1661. It is made of marble, considered the largest baroque fountain of Central Europe. Neue Residenz in background
historic city center of Salzburg, birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Getty Images
This Week In History 11/29 - 12/6
This Week In History 11/29 - 12/6 (Footage by Getty Images)
Getty Images
TILT UP Mozart Monument in Mozartplatz (Mozart Square) in Salzburg
/ Motion controlled shot. The bronze statue was created by Ludwig Schwanthaler
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Notables attend opera at opening of rebuilt Vienna State Opera House in Vienna
Card: "Paramount News issue no 25" / title "After ten years . . . Vienna opens rebuilt opera house" superimposed over performers on stage posing for photo opportunity / two shots of exterior of Opera House at night / two shots of lighted...
Getty Images
Classical Brit Award Nominations 2010
INTERVIEW Simon Boswell on what the nomination means to him, on recording the album despite not being a Catholic, on how the experience was very spiritual, on adding the Pope's voice to the album, on how he plans to top Alma Mater, on...
Getty Images
MS Kapitelschwemme (chapter fountain) on the Kapitelplatz
Kapitelschwemme (chaper fountain): a horse pond was already situated in the center of Chapter Square during the Middle Ages. The new fountain was built under Archbishop Leopold Firmian in 1732 to plans by Franz Anton Danreiter, obviously...
Getty Images
ZI statues on the facade of Salzburg Cathedral of St. Rupert's
historic city center of Salzburg, birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Getty Images
WS ZO Domplatz (cathedral square) looking east towards the Franziskanerkirche (St. Francis church)
historic city center of Salzburg, birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Getty Images
Elegant girl with violin. Brunette violinist in dress plays at sea background
Elegant girl with violin. Brunette violinist in long black dress plays with inspiration at sea background. Art concept in 4k
PBS
Classics for Kids: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A short biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791 CE) written for young audiences. Site is hosted by a classical music radio station. You can follow a link to listen to previously aired "Classics for Kids," radio shows on Mozart...