Shakespeare vs. Mozart: A Library Debate

For four hundred years, western culture has continuously looked to Shakespeare to share the truth of the human condition. On the other hand, the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart miraculously captures the sublime and expresses the inexpressible. As the Library presents concurrent exhibitions celebrating the work of Shakespeare and of Mozart, the question must be answered—who is the greatest genius?

In one corner: Shakespeare experts from The Shakespeare Society and the New Yorker magazine. In the other corner: Mozart defenders from the Mostly Mozart Festival and the Mozart Society of America. Each side will battle with competing evidence, utilizing live performances and historic materials from The Library’s archives. Q2 Music’s Brothers Balliett moderate this epic clash of titans. One night only.  Who will win? This is not a joke!