LORENZO!!!
In this week’s episode, we talk about the exciting life of Mozart’s favorite librettist, Lorenzo da Ponte. Born Emanuele Conegliano, he was Jewish by birth,... Read More
27
October
2016
When Castration was Totally Cool
As the most celebrated singer of the 18th century, the life of Farinelli was no joke. Loaded with riches and honors, he was so famous... Read More
14
October
2016
The Castrati!!!
Welcome to episode 4! In this episode, the first of two, we’ll be discussing the rock stars of the 18th century, THE CASTRATI. Known for... Read More
07
October
2016
BERLIOZ. OY.
Genius. Flute player. Appreciator of Shakespeare and Virgil. Terrible pianist. Psychopath attempted murderer. Just some of the phrases that best describe composer Hector Berlioz. It... Read More
30
September
2016
Intimate Letters: Leoš and Kamila
Our second episode of “The Men Behind the Music” is all about the one and only Leoš Janáček and his pen pal and imaginary wife,... Read More
20
September
2016
