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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.

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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.

Intensely moving, expert account of a great spirit

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

Great book knew Mozart but never like this

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