‘Bastien und Bastienne’: Mozart’s First Opera

‘Bastien und Bastienne’: Mozart’s First Opera
“Shepherd and Shepherdess Reposing” painting by François Boucher in 1761. Public Domain
Tiffany Brannan
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is remembered as one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time. His compositions are still revered as among the best classical music ever written. Part of Mozart’s legacy surrounds his early death, which makes his tremendous output even more impressive. It’s not surprising that he wrote so much during his 35 years of life, however, when you consider how early he started.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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