Music God: Mozart

Author: (Austrian) Brigitte Hamann
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: On January 27, 1756, Anna Maria Mozart, née Pertel, gave birth to her seventh child, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in Salzburg, Austria. This book vividly portrays the various stages of the life of this very likely greatest musical genius, his musical role models, his influence on his contemporaries, and his major works. Bestselling author Brigitte Hamann fuses all of this with descriptions of everyday life in the 18th century through numerous colorful, often unpublished illustrations. For anyone hoping to rediscover Mozart, this is a book that helps begin an enjoyable journey. Mozart, this "God of Music," a genius of a century, will forever remain an idol and treasure we admire, are curious about, and remember.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), an Austrian musician, began playing the piano at the age of three, learned to read music at four, and started composing at five. Even at a young age, he was celebrated in the capital and shook the entire continent. This once-in-a-century genius, "whose mind was filled with music," was hailed as the "God of Music," yet he faced countless hardships and died young, earning the endless admiration and sighs of posterity. Among the many works about Mozart, this book stands out not only by capturing the incredible magic and unimaginable talent of the master but also by portraying his ordinary humanity, innocence, and the vulnerabilities and flaws of his personality. It also dedicates significant space to recreating his growth, struggles, and the influence of his family, society, and era on him. This is both the coming-of-age story of a musical prodigy and a history of 18th-century European customs. Bestselling author Brigitte Hamann, with a historical perspective, artistic vision, and literary touch, guides us closer to Mozart, his world, and his time through vivid, authentic text and carefully collected rare images.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), an Austrian musician, began playing the piano at the age of three, learned to read music at four, and started composing at five. Even at a young age, he was celebrated in the capital and shook the entire continent. This once-in-a-century genius, "whose mind was filled with music," was hailed as the "God of Music," yet he faced countless hardships and died young, earning the endless admiration and sighs of posterity. Among the many works about Mozart, this book stands out not only by capturing the incredible magic and unimaginable talent of the master but also by portraying his ordinary humanity, innocence, and the vulnerabilities and flaws of his personality. It also dedicates significant space to recreating his growth, struggles, and the influence of his family, society, and era on him. This is both the coming-of-age story of a musical prodigy and a history of 18th-century European customs. Bestselling author Brigitte Hamann, with a historical perspective, artistic vision, and literary touch, guides us closer to Mozart, his world, and his time through vivid, authentic text and carefully collected rare images.