Mozart: exacting, rewarding, and full of wit.
Why Mozart’s music demands your attention
In Mozart’s Vienna, wit meant more than humour. It was a sign of mental agility, the ability to turn an idea with elegance, to surprise with precision, to reveal something human through restraint. Mozart carried that quality everywhere: in the sparkle of his comic operas, in the stillness of his sacred music, and in the subtle craftsmanship of every phrase. He was playful, yes, but never without purpose — and that spirit is at the heart of Sing Joyfully 2025 in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, UK.
The joy and challenge of singing Mozart
That playfulness can mask just how exacting his writing is. In Prenderò quel brunettino, the duet for Fiordiligi and Dorabella in Così fan tutte, the singers must match tone, timing, articulation, and breath as if they were one voice, while also staying true to their characters, who are complete opposites. Fiordiligi is upright, idealistic and careful; Dorabella is impulsive, easily swayed, and mischievous. In p...
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Sing Joyfully '25 - with Mozart at the helm!
On 15–16 November in Chandler’s Ford, UK, we gather for a weekend devoted to Mozart’s music — full of wit, precision, and heart. Across two days, we will work with solos, ensembles, and stagecraft in Italian, German, and Latin, shaping the sessions to the voices in the room. Come and sing, or come and observe, and be part of a small, connected group where the work has room to breathe.
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