The German music biographer Ludwig Nohl tells Mozart’s story in five compact chapters, from the child prodigy touring Europe to the struggling Viennese composer. He gives full weight to the humiliating break with the Archbishop of Salzburg, when Count Arco kicked Mozart out of the door, and shows how the operas and symphonies grew out of his life.
A brisk, sympathetic introduction for music lovers who want the life behind the masterpieces. Download the free EPUB.