The Life of Mozart

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This book is derived in part from the film of the same name. During the preparation of the film, a year was spent traveling through nine countries photographing the various places associated with Mozart's life and works, and revisiting localities historically linked with him. There are photographs of portraits as well as important passages from his letters, along with those of his family and friends. Many myths and false conceptions surround the life of Mozart, but this work attempts to see him through his work, through writings of him and his contemporaries to present a portrait in a lively and immediate way. Unfortunately, in every book about Mozart the most essential thing must be absent -- his music; but the authors hope that lovers of Mozart and his works may find this account of interest and value.

Genre: Music / History & Criticism (fancy, right?)