Find yourself a velvet cape and an ornate set of binoculars, because for this episode’s imaginary dinner party, Alexander Neef, the Director of the Paris Opera and a recent recipient of one of France’s highest artistic honours, has summoned the supremely creative and surprisingly hilarious spirit of music’s original starboy: Wolfgang Amadeus (there are other names but we will spare you) Mozart. Born in 1756 in Salzburg, Mozart composed over 800 works spanning virtually every genre of his time before his untimely death at 35 (!). He was considered a prodigy from childhood, playing the harpsichord magnificently at the ripe old age of 4, writing his first song at age 5, and performing for royals around Europe (to great acclaim and many majestic hugs and kisses) by age 6. His teacher, throughout childhood, was his father Leopold, who was, by all accounts, the ultimate showbiz dad. Bring your magic flute (no recorders allowed; sorry) and join us for a musical feast.
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Monica Ainley DLV @monicaainleyDLV
Emma Knight @emmalknight
Alexander Neef @aneef_opera
Casual Dinner with Mozart Playlist by The Queen of the Knight
The biography we mention: Mozart: The Reign of Love by Jan Swafford
A deep dive (too deep?) into Mozart and scatology
Did Mozart *love* liver with dumplings? Did he not?! An exploration.
The schnitzel of which I speak is from Eating Out Loud by Eden Grinsphan and you can find the recipe here (ignore the sandwich and slaw parts; to be served with egg noodles for Mozart).
When you’re next in Toronto and in the mood for dessert: Go to Nadège and Roselle
All this cake is making me thirsty! → Drinkgreenhouse.com Use promo code: FANFARE25 for 25% off on your first order. (If you’re in Toronto + area, use the same code for 25% off of the whole menu at Greenhouse.ca.)
Thank you! See you in two weeks.
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