{"title":"Books by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781447441632","title":"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Das Kinderspiel - K.598 - A Score for Voice and Piano","description":"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was an extraordinarily prolific and seminal composer during the Classical era. He displayed astonishing musical ability from a very early age, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his lifetime, Mozart composed over 600 original works, many of which are considered to be the apex of symphonic, concertante, chamber, operatic, and choral music. Featuring large, clear note heads and wide margins, this edition is perfect for studying and following the music, and is not to be missed by collectors. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300176966005,"sku":"9781447441632","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781447441632_43e98078-8b4a-4026-8c7e-05458ce532d3.jpg?v=1786020515"},{"product_id":"9781847497079","title":"Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)","description":"Le nozze di Figaro is one of Mozart’s best-loved and most enduring works. The first of the three operas he wrote with Lorenzo da Ponte and based on Beaumarchais’s play, it established the thirty-year-old Mozart as an opera composer of the very first rank. Its combination of wit, acute psychological observation and sublime music has enthralled audiences ever since its premiere in Prague in 1786. This guide contains articles about the historical background to the opera, as well as musical and dramatic commentaries. Further articles deal with the changes in musical performance brought about in recent times by the period practice movement and with the particular uses Mozart makes of recitatives. There is also a survey of the opera’s most important productions. Illustrations, a thematic guide, the full libretto with English translation and reference sections are also included.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308308345205,"sku":"9781847497079","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781847497079_d3701e3f-f7fa-45da-ad9a-631e70661d9a.jpg?v=1786029325"},{"product_id":"9781847498052","title":"Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDie Zauberflöte\u003c\/i\u003e had its premiere at the Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna on 30th September 1791, less than ten weeks before Mozart's death. It has proved to be one of the most enduringly popular of all his works and has enchanted generations of opera-goers of all ages. In a fairy-tale allegory imbued with serious philosophical concerns, the opera combines ethereal music with earthy comedy to convey a message of hope for a better world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this guide, Nicholas Till writes about the background and genesis of the opera, locating it on the cusp of the Enlightenment and the beginnings of German Romanticism. Julian Rushton provides a detailed analysis of the score with numerous musical examples highlighting its many delights, and Hugo Shirley surveys the different and often bizarre permutations that the opera has undergone on stage since some of its very earliest performances through to the present day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guide contains the complete German libretto with a new English translation by Kenneth Chalmers and incorporates all the dialogue so frequently cut in performances. There are sixteen pages of illustrations, a musical thematic guide, a discography, a bibliography and DVD and website guides. The guide provides a perfect companion to opera-goers wishing to extend their understanding and increase their enjoyment of this much beloved work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308446331253,"sku":"9781847498052","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781847498052_a835f1fe-a580-4f6f-86af-3b098fd136a7.jpg?v=1786029401"},{"product_id":"the-letters-of-wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-1769-1791-vol-l","title":"The Letters Of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (1769-1791.) Vol.- l","description":"The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1769-1791), Vol 1' offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the greatest composers in history. This collection of letters, written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself, provides invaluable insights into his personal experiences, musical endeavors, and relationships. Mozart's letters showcase his witty and candid writing style, revealing his playful personality and keen observations about the world around him. They offer a window into his personal joys, challenges, and aspirations, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the music. This collection serves as a treasure trove for music enthusiasts, historians, and scholars, offering a rare glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of classical music's greatest geniuses. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to explore the multifaceted genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495566188917,"sku":"9789358590180","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789358590180.jpg?v=1786618239"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-wolfgang-amadeus-mozart.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}