This guide is conceived as a handy, easy-to-use basic reference to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, his life and his work: A brief biographical essay will introduce the reader to the milestones in the life of Mozart and the society in which he lived and composed. The myths about Mozart, many generated by the play and film, Amadeus, will be laid to rest. The major part of the book will take a look at the most important among Mozart's some 600 works. This section will be divided by genre: orchestral (symphonic and concertante); chamber; piano; operatic, and choral. Less detailed and more reader-friendly than program notes, the descriptions will focus on what's interesting, what's important about the work, what to listen for, anecdotal information about its reception or significant performances/artists associated with it, and also suggestions for which recordings to collect, i.e. a discography. Both historical illustrations and current photographs from performances at Lincoln Center will enliven the text. Sidebars, including historical and contemporary quotes and intriguing anecdotal information on Mozart (like the K numbers) will pepper the book.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-19530-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 256
- Fecha Publicación: 05/08/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés