"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...

"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...

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...

The German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was not only a musical genius, but was also one of the pre-eminent geniuses of the Western world. He defined in his music a system of musical thought and an entire state of mind that were unlike any previously experienced. A true child prodigy, he began composing at age 5 and rapidly developed his unmistakable style; by 18 he was composing works capable of altering the mind-states of entire civilizations

A fascinating look at the history and development of opera as an art form, looking at many famous examples.

The world’s most famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart produced masterpieces in every musical genre of his day, having a profound influence on the course of Western music. Famed for his enchanting melodies and unique range of expression, he is the most universal of all composers. Delphi’s Great Composers Series offers concise illustrated guides to the life and works of our greatest composers. Analysing the masterworks of each composer, these interactive eBooks include links to p...

This classic work will be a revelation for fans of Mozart and classicical music in general. The story of the great composer is revealed here from the words of the man himself."The German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was not only a musical genius, but was also one of the pre-eminent geniuses of the Western world. He defined in his music a system of musical thought and an entire state of mind that were unlike any previously experienced."

Mozart's remarkable life was well and richly documented in letters: his own and those concerning him written by others. This volume brings together a fascinating selection, giving us a detailed portrait of the composer's life and times.Here are letters to and from Mozart's domineering father, Leopold, the earliest of which, addressed to a friend, describes the six-year-old Mozart's accomplishments. There is also a letter sent to the Royal Society in London from one of its members d...

The Austrian composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a pianistic miracle. He could play anything on site and composed over 400 works centered around "his" instrument. Among his key works are his Hungarian Rhapsodies, his Transcendental Etudes, his Concert Etudes, his Etudes based on variations of Paganinini's Violin Caprices and his Sonata, one of the most important of the nineteenth century. He also wrote thousands of letters, of which 260 are translated into English in this first of a 2-vol...

Biography, first published in1905. According to Wikipedia: "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 5 December 1791), was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music. He is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers. Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood in Salzburg. Already competent on keyboard and violin, he ...