Glover, Jane
Mozart in Italy: Coming of Age in the Land of Opera
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529059861
- author:
- Glover, Jane
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's teenage years were marked by a journey to Italy, a country that would profoundly shape his music and art. At thirteen, he was already a child prodigy, but his father Leopold had set his sights on Italy, a land of vibrant culture and opera. Over three visits, Mozart and his father traversed the cities of Milan, Rome, Naples, and Venice, immersing themselves in the local music scene. As Mozart absorbed Italian culture, language, and style, he began to write Italian opera for Italian singers and audiences. This experience provoked a range of responses, from triumph and admiration to intrigue and hostility. Glover's beautifully written account reveals how these Italian years not only changed Mozart but also had a lasting impact on his music. Glover's evocative narrative offers a profound understanding of eighteenth-century classical music, making this book a compelling read for anyone interested in Mozart's life and work.
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