Author Archives: David Nelson

Shostakovich, Cello Concerto No. 1

Posted on October 27, 2010 by David Nelson

Some works in the history of music have clear stories that relate to their composition. Mozart’s Requiem and his final illness and death, Beethoven’s anger at Napoleon and the Eroica (Third) Symphony, and Dvorak’s time spent in Iowa and his … Continue reading →

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Julie Albers – Rising Star of the Cello World

Posted on October 25, 2010 by David Nelson

Julie Albers has led a remarkable life as a cellist, having performed around the world by the time she was just 21. And all of this started in small town of Longmont, Colorado. The Albers family was quite musical, so … Continue reading →

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Mozart’s Unmarked Grave

Posted on August 16, 2010 by David Nelson

In all large cities, there are places to escape the hustle and bustle. In Vienna, one of the quietest sites is St. Marx Cemetery. As you enter the gates that are more than two centuries old, you’ll walk up a … Continue reading →

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Mozart’s Requiem: The Real Story of Mozart, Salieri, and Amadeus

Posted on August 11, 2010 by David Nelson

The movie Amadeus made Mozart a household name.  It did more to bring his music into everyday life than a thousand concerts and compact disks.  Peter Shaffer’s screenplay is an inspired piece of storytelling.  It tells of how Antonio Salieri … Continue reading →

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