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- BiographyM G da Mota, which is the name that the author uses for fiction, is a variation of her real name: Margarida Mota-Bull. This nom de plume is a kind of modest tribute to her parents, as in Portugal (her native country) children are given both their parents’ surnames. So the G stands for her mother’s surname and da Mota is her father’s. M G da Mota’s novels are not only entertaining when one needs to relax and escape from one’s daily worries, but are also informative: If you like to learn about opera and classical music, past and present, in an enjoyable, original way; then M G da Mota’s work is definitely for you. She has a deep affection for opera because the human voice is a beautiful instrument and opera singers take it to another level. M G da Mota likes all voice types but her favourite is the tenor’s voice, which is why she chose it as the subject of her novel Canto di Tenore. M G da Mota has dual nationality: British and Portuguese. She gained a Masters Degree in Modern Languages and Literature in her native country of Portugal and is fluent in four languages.…
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- Music Reviews / Artists’ InterviewsMargarida Mota Bull writes regular reviews of classical music CDs, DVDs, books and live concerts for an international, distinguished classical music magazine on the web: MusicWeb International. She also conducts interviews with notable people in the world of classical music and opera, such as Americans Joyce DiDonato and Lawrence Brownlee.
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Flower Powered Mozart!
0Michael Grandage’s production of Mozart’s opera “Le nozze di Figaro” for Glyndebourne transports the action to the 1960s. It is a different, refreshing approach and it generally works well as far as the comedy is concerned; however, the political ideas embedded in the piece by Mozart …
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Understand Autism:
Because an image says more than a thousand words! Autism Speaks! Light it up Blue – in favour of the world movement to make people aware of Autism.
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For the Love of Bach!
Nacho Duato’s (a Spanish dancer and choreographer) ballet “Multiplicity. Forms of Silence and Emptiness” is a declaration of love to Johann Sebastian Bach’s music and a respectful, thrilling tribute to the composer. The choreography is vibrant, based on a classic, pure line but with twists, …
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Glowing Review for The Dark Side of Dawn!
My latest novel, The Dark Side of Dawn, received a glowing review from Robert Beattie of MusicWeb International. You can click here to read it or on one of the pictures.
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Glyndebourne Festival 2013 – The “Wow” Factor!
Glyndebourne opera house in the middle of the Sussex downs, is nowadays much more than just a place of entertainment and picnics. Their work with the community and educational projects are exemplary and their digital initiatives to make opera available to people everywhere and from …
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Pushkin and Deborah Colker!
On Friday, 1st Feb 2013, I went to the Barbican Theatre where I had the pleasure of reviewing the latest work by award winning choreographer Deborah Colker and her Companhia de Dança. It is a contemporary ballet adaption of Alexander Pushkin’s novel in verse Eugene Onegin. It …
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You’ve got to read this book!
So starts the 5* Review that my last published novel “The Dark Side of Dawn“ received on Amazon UK. Very satisfying to get such praise. Yeaaaaaaaaaah! It put a (big!) smile on my face. Can you tell I’m happy?
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Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) is my favourite opera and, to my mind, the nearest to perfection that one will ever be. Why? Read my review of Opera Australia’s production, in glorious blu-ray, though, sadly, not everything about it is as …
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5 Star Review on Amazon.com!
My new novel “The Dark Side of Dawn” received the first 5 Star Review on Amazon.com. Click here or on the book cover to read it or buy it. Available also on amazon.co.uk or Barnes & Noble.
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The Dark Side of Dawn – Available now on an Amazon near you!
My new novel “The Dark Side of Dawn” launched yesterday on all amazon websites for the Kindle. It is the story of Vera, a thirty-something year old concert pianist who was abused and beaten by her husband. After a messy divorce and court restraining orders, …
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