by admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Books, Mozart, Mozart The Construction of a Genius, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Mozart’s Serenade? A New Discovery? Really? A Controversial Finding in Leipzig Raises Questions About Mozart’s Authenticity In Leipzig, what was thought to be a new autograph of Mozart turned out to be a questionable copy. Why are such rushed attributions so common...
by admin | Dec 19, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart in Italy
Mozart's K 71 A Fragment Shrouded in Doubt and Uncertainty Mozart’s K 71, an incomplete aria, is yet another example of musical ambiguity. The fragment’s authorship, dating, and even its very existence as a genuine Mozart work remain open to question. With no...
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 16, 2024 | Books, Leopold Mozart, Mozart, Mozart in Italy
Mozart's K 73A A Mystery Wrapped in Ambiguity The aria K 73A, listed in the Köchel catalogue as a work by Mozart, remains an enigma. With scant evidence, vague references, and no autograph to confirm its authenticity, one must wonder how such a piece earned a place in...
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...
