Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Why Is The Philadelphia Orchestra Playing Mozart Without A Conductor?

Susan Lewis — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:16:23 +0000

Listeners may not think about the visuals in an orchestra concert, but body language is an important way in which musicians communicate with one another. From his chair, Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim leads Mozart’s Serenade in G Major: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik the way it would have been done in Mozart’s time, without a conductor, on January 10th, 11th, and 12th in concerts at the Kimmel Center.

Kim talks with WRTI’s Susan Lewis about body motion and playing without a conductor. Concert information here.

AMADEUS: The Story of Mozart and Musical Rivalry at the Walnut Street Theatre

Susan Lewis — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:35:04 +0000

The life of the popular composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has engendered conjecture and controversy. WRTI's Susan Lewis looks at the musical rivalry between Mozart and composer Antonio Salieri, suggested in Walnut Street Theatre's production of AMADEUS.

Ignat Solzhenitsyn

Jim Cotter and Susan Lewis and Jason Peifer — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:54:00 +0000

A conversation with Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia music director Ignat Solzhenitsyn. He conducts a program featuring two of the most significant works in the symphonic repertoire this Sunday and Monday. Susan Lewis explores the power and myths of Mozart -- his ever popular 18th century music is claimed by some to do everything from alleviating learning disorders to better ripen grapes. Jason Peifer previews the American premiere of Novecento at the Lantern Theater Company.