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Mozart: A Life

by Peter Gay
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Overview

A biography of the greatest musical mind in Western history

Mozart's unshakable hold on the public's consciousness can only be strengthened by historian and biographer Peter Gay's concise and deft look at the genius's life. Mozart traces the development of the man whose life was a whirlwind of achievement, and the composer who pushed every instrument to its limit and every genre of classical music into new realms.

Synopsis

A biography of the greatest musical mind in Western history Mozart’s unshakable hold on the public’s consciousness can only be strengthened by historian and biographer Peter Gay’s concise and deft look at the genius’s life. Mozart traces the development of the man whose life was a whirlwind of achievement, and the composer who pushed every instrument to its limit and every genre of classical music into new realms.

About the Author, Peter Gay

Peter Gay is Sterling Professor of History, Emeritus, at Yale University, author of thirty- two widely respected books, and winner of the National Book Award for his definitive work on the Enlightenment.

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Book Details

Published
August 1, 2006
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA)
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780143037736

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