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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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For the Love of Bach!
0Nacho 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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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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Men in Motion!
Gorgeous movements + Subtle elegance + Beautiful dancing + Electrifying performances + flawless technique = What? Can you guess? Well, it’s actually simple! It is the formula of Ivan Putrov’s excellent ballet mixed programme, ”Men in Motion”, which graced the Sadler’s Wells stage over the weekend. If you …
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The Fabulous Dutch National Ballet!
Last Saturday evening, 14th May, I rushed to the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London for one of only three performances given there by the Dutch National Ballet. The Company is celebrating their 50th anniversary season, as well as their association with one of the greatest …
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