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H. C. Robbins Landon

    March 6, 1926 – November 20, 2009

    Howard Chandler Robbins Landon was an American musicologist, journalist, historian, and broadcaster. He is best known for his dedicated efforts to rediscover the vast body of neglected music by Haydn and to correct long-held misunderstandings about Mozart. His work meticulously delved into musical analysis and historical context, significantly contributing to a renewed appreciation for these composers.

    Mozart
    Handel and His World
    Five Centuries of Music in Venice
    Haydn
    1791
    Haydn symphonies
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Volledig overzicht van zijn leven en muziek

      • 449 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Comprehensive guide by all the best Mozart experts. Some biography, but mostly about his music.

      Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1999
      3.4
    • Five Centuries of Music in Venice

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Music pervades the soul of Venice as surely as its canals penetrate the heart of the city. From Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Vivaldi, and Rossini to Verdi, Wagner, and Stravinsky, this great city has inspired and sheltered genius. Venice is a city in which music has accompanied every aspect of life, from religious and state ceremony to late-night revelry. This lavishly illustrated book examines the unique relationships between the life of Venice and the history of music.

      Five Centuries of Music in Venice1996
    • Handel and His World

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This biographical introduction looks at the life and times of one of the most popular of all the composers, Handel. The book covers the story of Handel's life, spanning over 70 years and several countries, as well as describing and analyzing his music.

      Handel and His World1992
    • Mozart en Wenen

      Met fragmenten uit Johann Pezzls 'Schets van Wenen' (1786-1790) : met 32 illustraties

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Schets van de relatie van de Oostenrijkse componist (1756-1791) met Wenen.

      Mozart en Wenen1991
    • Das Mozart-Kompendium

      • 556 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Musikexperten aus aller Welt haben dieses Mozart-Kompendium zusammengestellt. Auf übersichtliche und verständliche Weise gibt es auf alle wichtigen Fragen zu Leben und Werk Mozarts Auskunft. Ein fundiertes Nachschlagewerk für jeden Mozart-Liebhaber.

      Das Mozart-Kompendium1991
      5.0
    • Mozart

      De gouden jaren 1781-1791

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Overzicht van leven en werk van de Oostenrijkse componist (1756-1791).

      Mozart1989