Mozart A Life
Mozart A Life by Paul Johnson, published by Penguin on November 25, 2014, is a reprint edition comprising 176 pages in English. This biography delves into the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, drawing on Johnson’s expertise and Mozart’s own letters to present a detailed account of the composer’s journey from childhood to his later masterpieces, including The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. The author also addresses and challenges several myths surrounding Mozart, such as his personal relationships and financial status at the time of his death.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of Mozart’s life and the historical context in which he created his music. Johnson’s narrative not only highlights the composer’s achievements but also provides insights into the era’s cultural landscape. This biography serves as an accessible introduction to Mozart’s life and works, making it suitable for those interested in music, biography, and history.
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“Most satisfying . . . A highly accessible initial foray into an astonishing, and inexhaustible, subject.” —The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mozart’s music has enthralled listeners for centuries. In this brilliant biography, acclaimed historian Paul Johnson draws upon his expert knowledge of the era and Mozart’s own private letters to conjure Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s life and times in rich detail. Johnson charts Mozart’s life from age three through to his later years—when he penned The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. Along the way, Johnson challenges some of the popular myths that cloud Mozart’s image: his allegedly tempestuous personal relationships and supposedly bitter rivalry with Salieri, as well as the notion that he was desperately impoverished when he died. The result—a bold, invigorating portrait of one of the most popular and influential composers of all time—is a welcome addition to Johnson’s extraordinary body of work and makes a perfect gift for classical music lovers and fans of biographies.
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