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Mozart bra that plays “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (when unfastened)

Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

Looks like things are getting ridiculous now in Salzburg as local merchants attempt to capitalize on the $8.8 billion Mozart Marketing Machine. With no descendants to protect the family name, the market follows the path of least resistance - so from Mozart schnapps to Mozart jogging pants there is something for all on streets of Mozart’s city.

Fortunately there is more on offer than Mozart branded bras and golf balls. For example the Cambridge University Press has published a new Mozart Encyclopedia, director Phil Grabsky has released a new documentary, “In Search of Mozart”, and critic Anthony Holden published “THE MAN WHO WROTE MOZART: The Extraordinary Life of Lorenzo Da Ponte”. For more information Hugh Canning from The Sunday Times has a more detailed look at some of this Mozart literature.

[From: Newsweek]

Silence is Golden

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005
Yamaha SV200

Yamaha has just released a new line of silent instruments including the first silent viola. The instruments are designed for people who need to practice in privacy without annoying parents, dorm mates, neighbours, etc. Just plug-in a pair of headphones and using the built-in sound processor the instrument can mimic acoustical spaces like a concert hall or practice room.

BTW if you are a brass musician check out Yamaha’s line of silent brass instruments.

[From: Yamaha]

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    • The Mozartean Players - Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 99
    • Daniel Chorzempa [Organ] - Mozart: Organ Sonatas & Solos (2 CDs, Vol.21 of 45)
    • Michel Moraguès, Geneviève Laurenceau, Diana Ligeti, Lise Berthaud - Mozart: Quintette en sol, Quatuor en Ré, Quatuor en Fa & Quatuor en Do
    • John Ferrillo/Mela Tenenbaum/Richard Brice/Jerry Grossman - Musical Evenings with the Captain Vol II
    • Philippe Graffin - Mozart
    • David Walter, Geneviève Laurenceau, Richard Schmouler, Lise Berthaud, Diana Ligeti - Mozart: Quintette en sol, Quatuor en Ré, Quatuor en Fa & Quatuor en Do
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