The Life of Mozart - Including His Correspondence (Book)

This 1845 biography of Mozart by the music journalist Edward Holmes was the first to be published in English. Holmes, who numbered the poet Keats and the publisher Vincent Novello amongst his friends, wrote extensively for periodicals including the Musical Times and The Atlas. A lifelong admirer of Mozart's work, Holmes's keen understanding of its significance is evident throughout the biography. It is based on a thorough study of the then available printed and manuscript sources, in particular many of Mozart's letters which Holmes translated and included as he 'endeavoured throughout to let the composer tell his own story'. He was also able to consult Mozart's own catalogue of his works, that compiled by the publisher Johann Andre, and the Mozart autograph manuscripts bought by Andre from Mozart's widow Constanze. The work is written in a very approachable style and will appeal to anyone with an interest in Mozart.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2009
First published:	November 2009
Authors:	Edward Holmes
Dimensions:	141 x 217 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Book
Pages:	376
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-00700-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Baroque music (c 1600 to c 1750) Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Baroque music (c 1600 to c 1750)
LSN:	1-108-00700-7
Barcode:	9781108007009

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