The Life and Works of Mozart

By: Jeremy Siepmann

Narrated by: Jeremy Siepmann, Nicholas Boulton, Edward de Souza, Teresa Gallagher, Elaine Claxton, Steve Hodson, Jacob Moriarty

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the most astonishing child prodigy in the history of music, is felt by many people to be the greatest composer who ever lived. Dominated and shaped by a highly intelligent but frustrated and ambitious father, his story sees the development of a unique genius, from precocious and often endearing childhood to liberated fulfillment, unexpected poverty, and a tragically early death. Generously illustrated by Mozart’s music, from his fifth to his final year, this portrait-in-sound reveals a fascinating yet elusive character, drawing richly on the words of the composer himself and those who knew him. This is the ideal way to understand more about Mozart the man, and his music. Throughout his life, he wrote numerous letters - to his father and his friends and pupils - and his musical colleagues wrote about him. On this entertaining recording, with parts read by various actors, Mozart himself comes to life - with his sublime music ever-present as his career unfolds.

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it's a lot of information and a beautiful book about mozart

I liked everything but Mozart's life was complicated but I think Mozart is the most incredible composer when he lived

Mozart, oh Mozart

I love these series. I love hearing about the works and life, while hearing the works. However, I don't think enough of the famous ones were worked in here. Why not?

Audiobook Fan

Me encanta el formato de los audiolibros por la posibilidades para ilustrarlos musicalmente. En este caso me parece que menos adjetivos me hubieran hecho disfrutarlo más.

Enjoyable but not for children

I like that the used historic documents, however, Mozart was crude and I would abridge it for my children. it is well produced and easy to understand, and something which was wonderful was the music included in every chapter that coincided chronologically with the chapter.

Delightful

An excellent book on Mozart’s music and life. I wish it was twice as long or longer.