If the renowned author Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart were a gifted child today, he would most likely have numerous fans and “friend” demands on social media sites.
But also in the 18th century, Mozart’s dad Leopold cautioned his child versus incorrect pals– individuals that coveted him, however likewise flatterers that just informed him what he wished to listen to.
This year’s Mozartfest Würzburg
The event in Würzburg is the earliest and biggest Mozart event in Germany, held yearly at the Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The event’s adage this year, “But through sound: friend Mozart,” describes among his quotes, and just how songs was his primary type of expression– and link.
“A true friendship requires trust and mutual understanding,” states creative supervisor Evelyn Meining, including that also numerous fans on social media sites systems can not change such a partnership.
The wonder child without pals?
Mozart created an experience in the mid-18th century as a supposed wunderkind. He took a trip with his dad via Europe for several years, exciting court nobles with his skill on the violin and piano.
But there was no time at all for close relationships with his peers.
“Of course, the family was very focused on itself; the bond was particularly strong in the early 1760s,” Meining informed DW.
Even later on, one can not envision Mozart socializing with pals at comfy eating occasions. “These were more likely relationships built within a musical context: colleagues, musician friends, teachers, patrons or orchestra musicians from the bands,” clarifies Meining.
Artistic relationships at the Mozartfest
Artistic relationships likewise play an unique duty amongst the entertainers at the Mozartfest this year.
The opening up occasion included pals Nils Mönkemeyer (viola) and William Youn (piano), gone along with by the Ensemble Resonanz under conductorRiccardo Minasi Mönkemeyer and Youn satisfied via songs. They love Mozart’s functions, however they likewise desired something much more contemporary for their efficiency.
They for that reason appointed Manfred Trojahn, that has actually gone far for himself with contemporary operas, to compose a brand-new item: “Trame lunari,” a dual concerto for viola, piano and chamber band that helps with an uncommon mix of tools. “Trame lunari” converts approximately as “moon phantoms.”
“There are many color changes in the piece, many nuances of lighting, and that’s what the title refers to,” Trojahn informed DW.
He values the openness of Mozart’s songs. “My composition should by light and transparent, just like Mozart’s works,” Trojahn clarifies.
Mönkemeyer and Youn are a well-rehearsed group. They done often incredibly fragile noises with subtlety and level of sensitivity.
Joseph Haydn, the fatherly close friend
Mozart is still thought about a good example for numerous artists today. He himself had good example such as the author Joseph Haydn and Bach’s child, Johann Christian Bach, whom he appreciated for his classy, light songs.
Joseph Haydn was 24 years older thanMozart They established a pleasant father-son partnership, and Mozart composed in letters that Haydn was his “dearest friend.” In 1785, he committed 6 string quartets to Haydn, to whom he handed ball games, stating they were his “children.”
The horn gamer Joseph Leutgeb was likewise among Mozart’s friends. Mozart composed funny put-downs right into his ratings, such as “For you, Mr. Donkey.”
Mozart was likewise pals with Anton Stadler, among the very best clarinetists of his time. He made up a clarinet quintet and a clarinet concerto for him.
Later, as Mozart ended up being significantly unwell and lonesome, he composed that songs was basically his only close friend.
The ‘incorrect pals’?
And what regarding the incorrect pals Mozart’s dad bothered with?
One of them shows up in Milos Forman’s 1984 movie, “Amadeus”: Antonio Salieri is depicted in the film as a sub-par author and as Mozart’s foe, unscrupulous behind Mozart’s back and also poisoning him.
Although this story has actually time out of mind been shot down, it continues to be a common belief. Evelyn Meining intends to eliminate such clichés at the Mozartfest: “Salieri was not a vicious competitor. That’s all untrue,” she states. Nor was he a failing living in Mozart’s darkness, however a reputable court author. “Mozart and Salieri held each other in high esteem,” Meining includes.
The ‘Black Mozart’
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is likewise depicted as Mozart’s competitor in literary works and in the movie “Chevalier” (2022 ), guided by Stephen Williams.
Born in Guadeloupe in 1745, the child of a white French noble and a Black servant, he concerned France as a kid. He went far for himself early as a violinist and author.
Joseph Haydn later on made up for Bologne’s very own band. Bologne was likewise thought about for the placement of supervisor of the Academie Royale de Musique, however racial discrimination stopped his visit.
The violin battle in between Mozart and Bologne portrayed in the movie “Chevalier” never ever really occurred. It is suspicious whether Bologne, 9 years older than Mozart, also had straight call with him as a young artist.
As authors that were energetic at the very same time and were well known musicians in their circles, it has actually merely been given that thought that they were rivals, clarifiesMeining Even the tag “Black Mozart” for Joseph Bologne just transpired posthumously.
Friendships the other day and today
The event’s “Mozart Laboratory” hosts conversations on the subject of relationship, with a concentrate on creative organizations and socials media. “Because, of course, we are in the midst of a revolutionary social transformation, strongly driven by new digital developments such as the internet, social media and AI,” states Meining.
To neutralize this, there will certainly likewise be performances kept in personal homes, where similar individuals can collaborate and maybe uncover songs as a “medium of friendship.”
Who understands, the occasion may cause brand-new relationships.
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