H. C. Robbins Landon Libri

The last month of the year 1791 witnessed what H.C. Robbins Landon calls "the greatest tragedy in the history of music": the premature death of the thirty-five-year-old Mozart. Surrounded by enigma and intrigue, allegations of poisoning, and sexual scandal, this event continues to grip the popular imagination today--as was demonstrated by the astonishing success of the play and movie Amadeus. Curious and controversial as the circumstances of Mozart's death are, the truth has been obscured by accumulated layers of mythology. Drawing on his unrivaled knowledge of the sources, Professor Landon cuts through fantasy and mystification to present the facts--including a substantial amount of unpublished information--and reconstruct the moving story of the last year of Mozart's life. The composition of such works as the Requiem and the operas The Magic Flute and La clemenza di Tito is discussed in detail, and new light is thrown on Mozart's relations with the Freemasons and with Salieri, among others. One of the world's leading musicologists, H.C. Robbins Landon is justly renowned for his rare ability to communicate the excitement of discovery. This is a major contribution to the literature of Mozart.

Music pervades the soul of Venice as surely as its canals penetrate the heart of the city. From Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Vivaldi, and Rossini to Verdi, Wagner, and Stravinsky, this great city has inspired and sheltered genius. Venice is a city in which music has accompanied every aspect of life, from religious and state ceremony to late-night revelry. This lavishly illustrated book examines the unique relationships between the life of Venice and the history of music.

Traces the life and career of the Austrian composer, discusses his major works, and assesses his place in Western music

This biographical introduction looks at the life and times of one of the most popular of all the composers, Handel. The book covers the story of Handel's life, spanning over 70 years and several countries, as well as describing and analyzing his music.

Musikexperten aus aller Welt haben dieses Mozart-Kompendium zusammengestellt. Auf übersichtliche und verständliche Weise gibt es auf alle wichtigen Fragen zu Leben und Werk Mozarts Auskunft. Ein fundiertes Nachschlagewerk für jeden Mozart-Liebhaber.

Comprehensive guide by all the best Mozart experts. Some biography, but mostly about his music.

La mort de Mozart le 5 décembre 1791, à l'âge de 35 ans, fut un événement entouré de mystère. Dans ce livre, l'auteur présente un récit des événements de la dernière année fatidique et productive de Mozart.

Schets van de relatie van de Oostenrijkse componist (1756-1791) met Wenen.