SJ KHOSA MEETS WA MOZART CONCERT

SHALATI JOSEPH KHOSA’s musical journey and philosophy share striking similarities with those of WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART. As the life of SJ Khosa unfolds we learn that, like Mozart, he composed his first music at the tender age of 5 years. Similar to Mozart, who was taught music by his own father, Leopold, SJ Khosa also grew up in a musical family under the guidance of his father, Risimati, who was a church choir master and a prolific composer. Just like Mozart who lost his job while visiting his family, when SJ was visiting overseas when he lost his job at home, hence the penning of Mintirho ya vulavula. Mozart expressed himself so well in his music that most people believe that his last Requiem was based on his own life and what he thinks of the after-life. In a similar fashion SJ wrote some of his music about his own experiences and thoughts of the world to come.  The parallels drawn culminate in SJ Khosa ultimately reaching Austria, Mozart’s birth place, learning much of the paths walked by Mozart and learning much of his music including the flawless orchestrations Mozart is known for. This concert draws these parallels and celebrates the melodies of WA Mozart alongside SJ Khosa.