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The year 2006 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart, and
commemorations of this milestone have taken place throughout the year
all over the world. The Mount Desert Summer Chorale joins this international
observance with a concert featuring Mozart's Requiem. The first half of the
program consists of shorter works: an instrumental piece to serve as a festive
prelude, a series of three arias representing the range of Mozart's vocal
compositions (recital stage, church, and opera), and a brief celebratory
church work.
The links on this page take you to various articles by MDSC Music Director
David Schildkret. Each offers more information about the music on our program.
The first, "An Introduction to the Works," presents historical
information and brief descriptions of each of the pieces.
In "Still No Rest for the Requiem: An Enigma Reconsidered,"
Schildkret presents a detailed treatment of the genesis of the Requiem and the subsequent
growth of its legend.
For a more personal reflection on the music the Chorale will present this summer, see
"The Music of Mozart: An Appreciation."
In that essay, Schildkret discusses the nature of Mozart's music and explores aspects
of its greatness. A shorter version of that piece will appear in the program booklet for
the concerts.
"What does the K mean in the titles?" discusses the notation
used in the cataloging of all of Mozart's works, and the history behind it.
When you attend the concert, please consider coming early. David Schildkret will
present a pre-concert talk at 7:30 in the small side chapel at St. Saviour's.
On that occasion, he plans to illustrate some of the musical techniques that
set Mozart apart from his contemporaries.
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