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Title: Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words
Note: Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note: Uniform title: Correspondence. Selections. English. 1906
Credits: This etext was produced by John Mamoun (mamounjo@umdnj.edu), Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words" by Friedrich Kerst is a biographical compilation of the life and thoughts of the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an informal autobiography, presenting selections from Mozart's letters and personal communications to give readers insights into his character, artistic philosophy, and the socio-cultural context of his time. The opening of the book introduces readers to the significant impact Mozart had on Western music and civilization. It discusses his exceptional talent, beginning from his prodigious early years to his struggles with financial instability and societal recognition. The text emphasizes his vibrant personality, depicting him as a creative force committed to elevating the cultural landscape of his time. It also highlights the poignant contrasts between his artistic contributions and the lack of appreciation he faced during his lifetime, culminating in a reflection on his unmarked grave after his untimely death. Overall, this opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Mozart's life through his own words, promising a rich tapestry of insights into his genius and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
Compiler: Kerst, Friedrich, 1870-1961
Translator: Krehbiel, Henry Edward, 1854-1923
EBook No.: 4042
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words
Note: Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note: Uniform title: Correspondence. Selections. English. 1906
Credits: This etext was produced by John Mamoun (mamounjo@umdnj.edu), Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words" by Friedrich Kerst is a biographical compilation of the life and thoughts of the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an informal autobiography, presenting selections from Mozart's letters and personal communications to give readers insights into his character, artistic philosophy, and the socio-cultural context of his time. The opening of the book introduces readers to the significant impact Mozart had on Western music and civilization. It discusses his exceptional talent, beginning from his prodigious early years to his struggles with financial instability and societal recognition. The text emphasizes his vibrant personality, depicting him as a creative force committed to elevating the cultural landscape of his time. It also highlights the poignant contrasts between his artistic contributions and the lack of appreciation he faced during his lifetime, culminating in a reflection on his unmarked grave after his untimely death. Overall, this opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Mozart's life through his own words, promising a rich tapestry of insights into his genius and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
Compiler: Kerst, Friedrich, 1870-1961
Translator: Krehbiel, Henry Edward, 1854-1923
EBook No.: 4042
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.