Comprehensive guide by all the best Mozart experts. Some biography, but mostly about his music.
H. C. Robbins Landon Book order (chronological)
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.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Leben und Werk in Zeugnissen der Zeit
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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.
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.
Mozart
L'âge d'or de la musique à Vienne 1781-1791
268pages. in8. Relié jaquette.
Haydn
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Traces the life and career of the Austrian composer, discusses his major works, and assesses his place in Western music
1791, Mozart's Last Year
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Mozart's death on December 5th, 1791, at the age of 35 was an event shrouded in mystery. In this book the author sets out an account of the course of events during Mozart's fateful and productive last year. Other works by the author include a biography of Haydn.
