Mozart No. 40 …. High-Voltage Drama!
Mozart High-Voltage Drama! Mozart was a fast worker. In the summer of 1788, he wrote his final three symphonies—each one a monument of classical style. His 40th symphony, the middle of those three, is one of only two symphonies in his entire output of 41 that is in a minor key—that is under 5% minor. […]
Mozart’s Only Concerto for Harp
So Rare. So Incredibly Beautiful. So Mozart. In 1778, Mozart visited Paris for the second time. He found himself employed, partly, by a flutist— aristocrat to teach composition to his harp-playing daughter. She was, by Mozart’s account, a wonderful harpist and an awful composer. Her dad commissioned Mozart to write a concerto for the two of them—a […]
Serenades … Anything Goes!
Mozart wrote 13 serenades— four of which have a reference to ‘night’ in the title—including the one we are playing on Masterworks 3—Serenata Notturna. The word ‘serenade’ has lots of baggage. Originally a lightweight, outdoor, and ~serene~ piece, it calls to mind a guy and his after-hours strumming of a lute under the window of […]
Amado on Amadeus
Did you know that Mozart rarely revised what he wrote? Or that he proposed marriage to Marie Antoinette? Find out more about the fascinating life of Amadeus in the latest ACO Insights with David Amado!
What’s Better Than Chocolate?
We’ve got something better than chocolate! Music Director, David Amado gives us some insights on what makes this next Masterworks Series, Songs & Dances, a great choice for Valentine’s Day!
Ask the Maestro
Have you ever wondered if the Maestro needs to know how to play every instrument or what he is listening to on his iPad or in the car? Tune in to our latest blog series, “Ask the Maestro” to find out the answers.
ACO Insights – Choir Directors of the Ode to Joy
This January three communities are coming together to perform one of the most significant works in Western music, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Three choirs from across the Treasure Coast, as well as four soloists from the Palm Beach Opera, will join the Atlantic Classical Orchestra for this inspiring concert. The ACO met up with choir […]
Musician Spotlight – Tina Apelgren
Featured in our inaugural post is principal flutist, Tina Apelgren who has been with the ACO since its inception. Tina is one of the most sought after flutists in Florida today. In addition to performing with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Tina is also a performer for Disney playing in the Candlelight orchestra at EPCOT and […]