M: Mozart and the Beauty of Simple Things

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) has gone down in musical history as a master composer, an art that he took up at the tender age of five. His greatest claim to fame, however, is that he was a “Master of Melody.” His melodies are simple, clear, and stunningly beautiful. Mozart knew better than to overcomplicate his […]

B: Beethoven’s 5th (The Meaning Behind the Music)

Beethoven’s fifth symphony was first performed in Vienna in 1808, and was soon described by E.T.A. Hoffman as “one of the most important works of the time.” Through the years, this impression hasn’t faded in the least. This symphony continues to be one of the most recognized classical compositions, and is one of the most […]

The Artistic Christian

Art, Culture, and Life – from a Distinctly Christian Worldview

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M: Mozart and the Beauty of Simple Things

B: Beethoven’s 5th (The Meaning Behind the Music)