Birds of a Feather: Orchestral Music by Mozart and Haydn // TWELFTH NIGHT
About This Event
Groupmuse NYC presents "Birds of a Feather: Orchestral Music by Mozart and Haydn" (TWELFTH NIGHT), pairing works by Joseph Haydn—often called the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet"—with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose writing blends melodic clarity with intricate harmony. The program foregrounds Classical-era formal architecture and melodic-harmonic interplay, tracing a lineage from Haydn's structural innovations to Mozart's approach to melody and harmony.
About Twelfth Night(play)
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola falls in love with the Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her, thinking she is a man.
About the Artists
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Step into the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a timeless maestro whose compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Known for his extraordinary ability to blend melodic beauty with intricate harmony, Mozart's work transcends time, finding a vibrant home in New York City's cultural tapestry.
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period, often referred to as the 'Father of the Symphony' and the 'Father of the String Quartet'.