Farewell Mozart 250

One year ago yesterday, January 27, 2006 was the 250th anniversary of the birth of Classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Big celebrations were held in his native town of Salzburg, Austria, and in many other places around the world. Concerts, festivals, and other extravaganzas were held not only in the days leading up to January 27, 2006 but also in the months that followed. In fact, some proclaimed a year long celebration, calling it "Mozart 250". During "Mozart 250", Wolfgang's music filled countless concert halls, radio waves, not to mention cyberspace channels. For some folks, this surge in Mozart's music was a welcome delight. For others, it was a detraction from the music of other (and according to some, more worthy) composers.

No matter how you feel about the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, now that January 27, 2007 has passed, we can all say:
"Here endeth the year Mozart 250".