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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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Glyndebourne Festival 2013 – The “Wow” Factor!
0Glyndebourne 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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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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Raving Reviews for my novel “Canto di Tenore”
My novel “Canto di Tenore” has received raving reviews from happy readers both at Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Click on the links to read them all or buy the book, if you are intrigued! American Amazon and British Amazon. Enjoy!
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Jonas Kaufmann: A Portrait!
Jonas Kaufmann, the tenor from Germany, is one of the most exciting voices on the planet; sometimes, described as the “movie star” of opera. Kindly and in spite of his extremely busy schedule, he agreed to give me an interview. Needless to say that I felt very …
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Mozart’s Underrated Opera
Mozart’s earlier operas were not such masterpieces as his later ones; however, they already show off his exceptional talent and prove (if proof were needed) what an accomplished composer the young Mozart was. Lucio Silla, an opera that Mozart wrote when he was still only …
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Marino Faliero
Marino Faliero is a much neglected opera, which never received the attention it truly deserved. Unfortunately for Donizetti, it came out during the same season as I puritani, Bellini’s masterpiece which was hailed as a superior work by critics and audiences alike. The public responded …
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“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and Mozart!
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo was in London last Friday and gave a Mozart recital at Cadogan Hall! It was a glittering affair in more ways than one, especially Ms Jo’s exuberant gowns! Can you imagine an opera singer singing to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little …
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Joseph Calleja: The Maltese Tenor
“The Maltese Tenor” refers not only to the tenor from Malta, Joseph Calleja, but also to his new CD, which bears the title. Joseph Calleja began singing at the age of 16 and made his professional debut in Malta in 1997 as Macduff in Macbeth. He …
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The Joy of Music!
I had the pleasure of interviewing young French conductor, Emmanuel Plasson, last week, albeit via e-mail. Geography played a part and did not allow the conversation in any other format! Nevertheless, it was an enriching, fulfilling experience for me personally. Monsieur Plasson is a knowlegeable, …
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