"Life of Mozart, Vol. 3" by Otto Jahn is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the iconic composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This volume delves into the latter part of Mozart's life, examining his struggles, triumphs, and the profound impact of his music on the classical genre. Jahn meticulously details the social and cultural context of Mozart's time, providing readers with a rich understanding of the influences that shaped his compositions and the challenges he faced as an ...

"Life of Mozart, Vol. 1" by Otto Jahn is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the iconic composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Jahn meticulously chronicles Mozart's early years, his musical education, and the influences that shaped his genius. The narrative delves into the socio-cultural context of the time, providing readers with a rich understanding of the environment in which Mozart created his masterpieces. Jahn's detailed research and engaging writing style make this volum...

In "Gottfried Hermann" beleuchtet Otto Jahn das Leben und Werk eines der einflussreichsten Philologen des 19. Jahrhunderts. Mit einem präzisen und analytischen Schreibstil beschreibt Jahn Hermanns bahnbrechende Beiträge zur klassischen Philologie, seine innovative Methodik sowie seine tiefgreifende Auseinandersetzung mit antiken Texten. Der Autor setzt Hermann in den literarischen und wissenschaftlichen Kontext seiner Zeit, untersucht dessen Einfluss auf die spätere Forschung und zeigt, wi...

"Life of Mozart, Vol. 2" by Otto Jahn delves into the intricate life and works of the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This volume explores Mozart's artistic development, his relationships with contemporaries, and the socio-cultural environment of his time. Jahn meticulously examines the evolution of Mozart's music, highlighting key compositions and their significance. The narrative is rich with anecdotes and insights, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Mozart's gen...

WOLFGANG AMADE MOZART came of a family belonging originally to the artisan class. We find his ancestors settled in Augsburg early in the seventeenth century, and following their calling there without any great success. His grandfather, Johann Georg Mozart, a bookbinder, married, October 7, 1708, Anna Maria Peterin, the widow of another bookbinder, Augustin Banneger. From this union sprang two daughters and three sons, viz.: Fr. Joseph Ignaz, Franz Alois (who carried on his father's trade i...

Von großer Bedeutung für die Musikwissenschaft ist Jahns Biografie über W. A. Mozart (1856-1859), in der er erstmals die schriftlichen Quellen zum Leben des Komponisten sammelte und mit philologischen Methoden auswertete. Bis zur Neuausgabe durch Hermann Abert (5. Auflage, 1919/1921) blieb Jahns Arbeit grundlegend für die Mozartforschung, wenn auch sein Urteil nicht ganz frei von Vorurteilen war. (aus wikipedia.de).

Fac-simile No. 2 is of the original MS. of "Das Veil-chen," now in the possession of Mr. Speyer, of Herne Hill (see Vol. II., p. 373).Fac-similes Nos. 3 and 4 are sketches illustrative of Mozart's method of composing. Sketch I. is described in Vol. II., p. 425. Sketch II. is of part of Denis's Ode, the words of which are given below; it is noticed in Vol. II., pp. 370, 424:O Calpe! dir donnerts am Fusse,Doch blickt dein tausendjährigerGipfel Ruhig auf Welten umh...

C’est bien involontairement que l’empereur Napoléon Ier participe à la naissance du nationalisme allemand. Après la disparition du Saint Empire en 1806, il crée le 12 juillet de la même année la Confédération du Rhin qui regroupe seize États allemands sous la « protection » de l’Empire français, puis une vingtaine l’année suivante dont la Saxe et la Bavière.Dans un premier temps, les élites intellectuelles allemandes furent sensibles aux idéaux véhiculés par les philosophe...