by admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Piano Concertos K.107 Another Example of Borrowed Genius The myth of Mozart’s genius, which has endured for centuries, begins to crumble when one examines the early concertos such as K.107. Far from being the original works of a prodigy, these pieces are...
by admin | Dec 22, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Piano Concertos of 1767 A Genius or a Patchwork? The genius of Mozart had yet to bloom, despite the anecdotes passed down to us. These concertos were not the work of a prodigy, but a collaborative effort between father and son, built on the music of others....
by admin | Dec 21, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart in Italy, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Bologna Exam Myth, Reality, and the Hand of Martini Mozart handed over Martini’s Antiphon, not his own, avoiding what could have been an embarrassing failure. The young prodigy had a lot to learn, and much of what followed was myth-making at its finest. Mozart:...
by admin | Dec 18, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Ligniville, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Influence of Ligniville Unpacking Mozart's Early Education The story of Ligniville illustrates the pitfalls of romanticizing Mozart’s early life and education, reminding us that the narrative of genius is often a construct that obscures the laborious aspects of...
by admin | Dec 17, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Leopold Mozart’s Fabricated Legacy The False Sonnet of Corilla Olimpica Leopold Mozart’s relentless pursuit of fame for his son Wolfgang led to questionable tactics, including fabricating a sonnet by the renowned poetess Corilla Olimpica. This desperate attempt...
by admin | Dec 15, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Golden Spur A Farce of Honour in Mozart's Time How a once prestigious title became a symbol of ridicule for Mozart and Casanova Mozart: The Fall of the Gods This book offers a fresh and critical look at the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, challenging the myths...
