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The Life of Mozart

By: Edward Holmes
Narrated by: David Case
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 Edward Holmes, a schoolfellow of Keats, provides the first complete account of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, based upon Mozart's own letters and memoirs.

In this biography, written long before the significance of Mozart's work was fully realized, Holmes reveals the musician's character and genius, his struggles, his influence on art, and the brilliant reputations that surrounded him.

©1991 Phoenix Recordings (P)2004 Tantor Media, Inc. History & Criticism Media Studies United States
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The beloved British voice actor David Case delivers a marvelous performance of The Life of Mozart by Edward Holmes, an English musicologist and critic who attended school with the poet John Keats. Case elevates every word he speaks; it is a joy to listen to him read this monumental 1845 biography about the Classical era composer. Drawing on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s personal correspondence and papers, Holmes outlines the maestro’s path to becoming a genius, and discusses the impact he has on music.

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Great book knew Mozart but never like this

Knew Mozart but never like this great illustrated great to have some of his letters as well

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Intensely moving, expert account of a great spirit

This is perhaps the most moving and detailed account of Mozart's life, written by a contemporary of Keats by a man who was a good musician and who had access to a great deal of first hand material. Particularly fascinating is the development and complicated loving relationship between father and son: lots of wonderful letters here.

David Case reads English as if he's reading from a German translation: it's oddly stiff but still a delightful experience.

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