Five imaginative collaborations providing an unusual homage to Mozart in his bicentennial year. 2: Letters, Riddles and Writs An elaborate fantasy written and directed by Jeremy Newson , with music composed by Michael Nyman (Prospero 's Books). Mozart is on her deathbed.
She ought to be conducting a performance of The Magic
Flute. Why are Beethoven and Haydn sitting on her mantelpiece? Who is stealing her chords? And what is copyright anyway? All of this, plus Mozart's oppressive relationship with his father,
Leopold, is explored.
Alexander Balanescu Quartet and the Michael Nyman Band Producer Elizabeth Queenan
An Artifax production for BBCtv • STEREO