Mozart's Biography

Author: John Roesli
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: Mozart deeply felt the absurdity of privilege. He knew his wisdom had earned him praise, yet the nobles and monarchs refused to grant him high positions, leaving him filled with indignation. Mozart was not only one of the greatest geniuses in music history but also experienced the great transition from traditional society to the modern society in which we still live today. In this transitional era, Europeans were shifting from a devout, worldly detachment in religious life to a belief that individuals could rely on themselves, moving from obedience to traditional authority and hierarchy to pursuing individual freedom and independence. Mozart himself was one of the "new men" of the time. The anxiety, hope, and relief conveyed in his music still deeply touch us today.