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Mozart, A Life

Mozart, A Life

by Maynard Solomon

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 640 PAGES

A celebrated biography of Mozart, reflecting also on the life and times of 18th century Salzburg. Solomon, who previously wrote a biography of Beethoven, here tears down the myth of Mozart as the "eternal child," while adding great depth to the psychological and artistic development of the musical genius who died at the age of 35. Fully illustrated.  (AST06, $22.95)


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