Keefe, Simon P.
Mozart in Context - (Composers in Context)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781316632444
- author:
- Keefe, Simon P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 351
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mozart in Context explores the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart within the vibrant intellectual, social, and political landscape of mid-eighteenth-century Europe. This collection delves into various aspects of Mozart's world, including his views on music, aesthetics, and career contexts, as well as his experiences as a practicing musician and performer. The contributors to this volume reflect the diversity of existing scholarship on Mozart, offering new insights and perspectives on his life and legacy. By examining different contexts and approaches, this book provides a nuanced understanding of Mozart's place within the cultural and historical events of his time, shedding light on his reception and enduring impact.