The mythical rivalry between Mozart and Salieri has been the subject of many fantasies and stories, from 19th‐century poets to Milos Forman's successful movie Amadeus. In Rimsky‐Korsakov's opera, Mozart is […]

The beloved characters of Die Fledermaus are so comical because they are so plainly human. Over their dignified absurdity and all their fumbling foibles, Strauss’ glorious melodies sing us away […]