by admin | Nov 20, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Leopold’s Invisible Hand The Truth Behind Mozart’s Early Compositions Behind the glittering performances of young Wolfgang and Nannerl Mozart lay the meticulous guidance of their father, Leopold. Often considered a mere teacher, Leopold’s role in composing and...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Myth of Mozart: Debunking the Romantic Virtuoso Image The image of Mozart as a Romantic-era virtuoso is a misleading anachronism, fuelled by 19th-century propaganda. Wolfgang was no transcendental pianist, but a product of an era where music was more galant than...
by admin | Nov 17, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart’s Training The Myth of Genius Shattered The myth of Mozart’s genius is nothing more than a carefully crafted illusion, propped up by misplaced attributions and romanticised biographies. Behind his so-called brilliance lies the reality of his father’s...
by admin | Nov 14, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart’s Illusory Triumphs A Tale of Embellishment and Courtly Absence The story of the young Mozart’s so-called triumphs at the courts of Europe is a tale riddled with embellishments, half-truths, and fabrications—many courtesy of Leopold Mozart himself and those who...
by admin | Nov 11, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
The Myth of Mozart’s Sight-Reading Genius A Closer Examination In the 18th century, exaggerated accounts of Mozart’s abilities were as common as they were fantastical. Yet, detailed reports from figures like Daines Barrington and André Grétry reveal a far more human...
by admin | Nov 10, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart The Fall of the Gods, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart's Symphonies The Hidden Legacy of Michael Haydn The persistent misattribution of works between Michael Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart reveals a story of rivalry, imitation, and misrepresented genius. Even the famous Symphony No. 37 in G Major K.444, long...
