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Mozart in Italy
- Coming of Age in the Land of Opera
- Narrated by: Jane Glover
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
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At thirteen years old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who had captured the hearts of northern Europe, but his father Leopold was now determined to conquer Italy. Together, they made three visits there the last when Mozart was seventeen, all vividly recounted here by acclaimed conductor Jane Glover.
Father and son travelled from the theatres and concert salons of Milan to the church-filled streets of Rome to Naples, poorer and more dangerous than the prosperous north, and to Venice, the carnivalesque birthplace of public opera. All the while Mozart was absorbing Italian culture, language, style and art, and honed his craft. He met the challenge of writing Italian opera for Italian singers and audiences and provoked a variety of responses, from triumph and admiration to intrigue and hostility: in a way, these Italian years can be seen as a microcosm of his whole life.
Evocative, beautifully written and with a profound understanding of eighteenth-century classical music, Mozart in Italy reveals how what he experienced during these Italian journeys changed Mozart – and his music – for ever.
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- Giles
- 05-12-23
One of the best books on classical music in recent years
This is a quite exceptional book. It’s not just that Jane Glover is a distinguished conductor of 18th century music, so 'knows her stuff' and is the best possible guide to the adolescent Mozart and his development. She also writes very well and reads her book excellently too. A great insight into the composer and his times.
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- JB
- 08-10-23
Excellent Audio Book
This scholarly and compelling book is enhanced by being beautifully read by the author. She strikingly brings to life not only Wolfgang and Leopold but also the vast array of characters who people their travels, adventures and work. The insightful knowledge of Mozart’s life and rare accomplishments is conveyed with a lightness of touch that is both informative and joyous. A most satisfying and enlightening read.
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- LA
- 05-01-24
Such a moving account of Mozart’s life and work.
Everything about this book was wonderful: Mozart’s relationship with his family, especially his father with its difficulties as well as the deep grief Mozart felt at his death : the high regard of the author whose life has been so engaged with his music; and the excellent reading , which conveyed such warmth. I almost wish there was a heaven where Mozart knows that the great regard and enjoyment of his music lives on.
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- Mr. Timothy M. Jokl
- 15-02-24
Some music in the mix
Would have been nice to hear some of the music here and there. I think the early sparks of genius would have been very good to hear. But a great account of his teenage years
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