Happy Birthday, Johann

Today we celebrate the birthday of J.S.Bach!  Although I never met the maestro - on earth, that is - he was a tremendous musical influence on me, most especially after I discovered his Well-Tempered Klavier, which improved my counterpoint immensely.   If I weren't hovering between my current home and yours (it does look quite beautiful in New York City this morning), I would be joining the entire Bach family for pastries and baroque dancing this  evening.  As it is, I shall merely hover, and perhaps listen in on one of the many performances of Johann's music that are taking place all over your world today.

Patience

My debut seems to be taking much longer than I had anticipated.  Mme. Moreno is now editing her manuscript, but the good news is, she is giving me an even more prominent role in her story. So I must forgive her for that.  I am a bit miffed, however, that she is occasionally taking time out to write a piano sonata.  Not that I consider her to be competition, but I do wish she'd concentrate on me exclusively.

My Dear Mr. Mozart, 
I'll never be able to compete with you in composition arena, but writing music inspires me to be more creative when I write about you. So I pretty much do concentrate on you exclusively - but don't tell my husband! xo, Mary

More on the Journey

Well, it would seem that this is going to be an extensive journey.  Not, perhaps, as uncomfortable as my coach travels between Vienna and Prague, but demanding nevertheless.  My friend, Madame Moreno, is now involved with editing her manuscript in preparation for submission to publishers, and I must say, I am quite pleased because she is "pumping up" my presence on her pages.  Ah yes, it is going to be a glorious read.  But meanwhile, I am hovering here between heaven and earth, observing the puzzling goings-on of 21st Century Manhattan.  More snow on the way, they say...

One Step Closer!

Glorious news!  I am now one step closer to taking up residence on Planet Earth once again.  The novelist (see photo at left)  who is assisting me in my transition has just signed a contract with a superb literary agent.  Madame, pardon mois, Ms. Christine Witthohn, of the Book Cents Literary Agency will soon be presenting me to publishers (is this similar to being presented at court?)  and I am so hoping that one (or more) of them will find me as appealing as my European audience did in the 18th Century.  Bravo, Ms. Witthohn, I am placing my faith in you!

Can anyone lend me a greatcoat?

Brrr...I'm hovering over Manhattan and there appears to be snow on the ground.  Alas, I am clothed in only my silk breeches and brocade waistcoat.  I do wish I could cozy up in front of a fireplace right now!

Punch and mint chip ice cream, oh my!

Oh my, it was a superb birthday!  Truth be told, I am still recovering.  Along with my punch I enjoyed two scoops of mint chip ice cream, a flavor we did not have in my day.  As you can see, I have mastered the mysteries of JPEG and posted my picture.  A painting, actually, created by my brother-in-law, Joseph Lange in 1789, and never completed.  I believe it captures my soulful nature, do you not agree?  Joseph, alas, married my first love, Aloysia Weber.  So what was I to do but wed her sister, Costanze?  (Is it any wonder that I adore opera?)

Happy Birthday to Me!

On this day in the year 1756 I, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born into your world, and oh my, what a wonderful life I did pursue! Alas, I was compelled to take my leave long before I would have wished, and I departed with much of my music still unexpressed. Still, the knowledge that the music I did compose over two centuries ago is still listened to and appreciated keeps me alive and vibrant over here on the “other side.”

It has recently come to my attention that a certain New York novelist and composer is attempting to bring me back to life via her writing, and I must say, I applaud her desire to do so. I have made the decision to assist her in any way I can. I am therefore educating myself in the phenomenon of social networking, hence this blog through which I intend to track her efforts to celebrate my life and to hopefully involve me in yours.

So “stay tuned,” as your contemporary pundits might say, and check back frequently to see how my re-entry into your world progresses. And meanwhile, let us all enjoy a glass of punch to celebrate my birthday. I am enormously fond of punch.