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Mozart in Italy
Coming of Age in the Land of Opera
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This biography will capture the imagination of classical music enthusiasts, admirers of Mozart, readers interested in eighteenth-century history, and anyone drawn to stories of artistic growth and cultural discovery. Jane Gloverβs accessible and vivid writing style also makes it suitable for readers new to Mozartβs life, as well as seasoned connoisseurs seeking deeper understanding.
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See moreAn expertly researched and vividly written account of Mozartβs formative trips to Italy, from the author of Mozartβs Women and Handel in London.
An expertly researched and vividly written account of Mozart's formative trips to Italy, from the author of Mozart's Women and Handel in London.
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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 Mozartβand his musicβforever.
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Utterly engrossing, this book brings the teenage Mozartβs operatic awakening to life, packed with humanising detail beyond the glamorous myths. Reviewers praise Jane Gloverβs expertise and engaging storytelling, highlighting her nonchalant grace in weaving historical context and insight as the Mozarts navigate Italyβs diverse principalities. The book is described as a fascinating account of Mozartβs complex Italian years, rich with intrigue, promise, and missed opportunities, appealing equally to music lovers and historians. Critics acclaim Gloverβs profound knowledge of Italyβs operatic heritage and Mozartβs world, making this a compelling and nuanced read.
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ISBN: 9781529059861
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Picador
Illustration: 2 x 8pp
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 162.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 526g
Pages: 288
About the Author
In Jane Glover's long and hugely successful career as a conductor, she has been Music Director of the Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Artistic Director of The London Mozart Players, and, since 2002, is Music Director of Chicago's Music of the Baroque. She has conducted concerts and operas in Britain, the United States of America and across the world, and is especially known for her interpretations of Mozart. She is a regular broadcaster, with highlights including a television series on Mozart. She is also the acclaimed author of Mozart's Women and Handel in London. She was made Dame Commander of the British Empire in the 2021 New Year's Honours. She lives in London.
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