The apparently effortless delight of Mozart's music seems so godlike in its inspiration that critics often give way to awe. The result is that Mozart studies are either highly technical exercises in musicology, or gushing tributes which explain little. In this biography, Maynard Solomon tackles the most intriguing and important issue of all, the roots of Mozart's creativity, and finds them in previously misunderstood details of his life. At its heart, for all his boundless energy and genius, lies rejection by his family, his patrons and his city.
Marcia Davenport Books
June 9, 1903 – January 16, 1996
Drawing from her intimate connection to the world of classical music and opera in the early to mid-20th century, this author crafts rich and compelling narratives. Her literary work is characterized by a keen insight into human emotion and social dynamics, set against the vibrant backdrop she knew so well. She first gained acclaim for her biographical work, the first American to write a full-length study of Mozart, revealing her talent for capturing the essence of musical genius. Beyond biography, she also explored fiction, achieving significant success with novels that often became the basis for popular films.
Informative biography of Wolfgang Mozart, the amazing composer and musician who wrote his first work, a difficult concerto, when he was four years old
"A personal record of music, literature, and politics in America and Europe over half a century"--Jacket subtitle.
