Ep. 3 - Mozart for a While

Join Brian Finley & Barb Hobart in a joy-filled conversation about the intriguing details of Wolfgang Mozart's life. Mozart's family, possible enemies, unrequited loves and of course the brilliance of his music.

"For nearly two centuries the story has been told and retold - Mozart, the divine mystery, the incomparable freak of nature imbodied in an impish and vulgar child who wrote masterpieces before he was ten but was perpetually misunderstood. He was hounded by neglect to a pauper's grave. It is one of the most tragic series in the history of music, but almost none of it is true." - Jan Swafford 

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Om Podcasten

As a response to COVID-19, Artistic and Managing Director Brian Finley began this podcast journey to explore the life and work of some of the greatest composers in history with music historian and friend Barb Hobart. This podcast has grown into a vehicle for musicians who record Digital Concerts at Westben, to express their trials and successes as performers during a global pandemic. Listen today to hear from Canadian artists like harpist Valerie Milot, singer/songwriter Barbra Lica, cellist Brian Manker, songwriter Jordan Mowatt and many more!