(Amadeus). Mozart: An Introduction to the Music; the Man; and the Myths explores in detail 20 of the composers major works in the context of his tragically brief life and the turbulent times in which he lived. Addressed to non-musicians seeking to deepen their technical appreciation for his music while learning more about Mozart the man than the caricature portrayed in the 1986 movie Amadeus ; this book offers extensive biographical and historical background debunking many well-established Mozart myths along with guided study of compositions representing every genre of 18th-century music: opera; concerto; symphony; church music; divertimento and serenade; sonata; and string quartet. Author Roye E. Wates; a Mozart specialist; has taught music history to thousands of non-musicians; both undergraduates and adults; as a Professor of Music at Boston University and from 2002-2004 as director of Boston Universitys Adult Music Seminar at Tanglewood; summer residence of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mozart: An Introduction to the Music; the Man; and the Myths provides a unique combination of biographical detail; up-to-date research; detailed musical analyses; and clear definitions of terms. Amateurs as well as more advanced musicians will gain a greater understanding of Mozarts encyclopedic mastery.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is a remarkable topic; the photos are wonderful but as history; the book is flawed. If youre Georgian; you should read it.By lyndonbrechtThis is a wonderful topic; and the pictures (mainly from the authors collection) are remarkable. The writing is ingratiating but not very well organized. Its not so easy to rate--five stars for photos; four for the topic and three for the writing. Browse the book before you decide to buy it; it has some wonderful stories but as history; its lacking. What I mean by writing isnt diction; specialist vocabulary or approach; the book is; well; not very well organized. It has the basic story; and a couple of chapters are in fact well organized; but there should be a chapter on Georgian riders and their horses--whats so special about that saddle? where did the horses come from and who trained them? what kind of tricks did they do? Theres some of this; but its chatty; and could be so much better.There should be a chapter on relations overall with other riders; the cowboys; gauchos; Mexicans; Indians; Arabs and all. How were they all organized? How did they deal with food; travel; language; costume? Theres a little on this but its anecdotal. There could be a list of which Wild West shows featured Georgian riders. There could be a better chapter on what happened to the riders after the show days passed (there is a little of this; both in Georgia and the USA). And how profitable was it? Theres a little on pay and pay schedules; but were there special stars? Was there one or more brokers?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful!By Nino DgebuadzeThis book is such a fascinating read about one of the most colorful and unknown characters of Wild West shows - Georgian horsemen from the mountainous region of Western Georgia; Caucasus. Well written and researched book with great photos had lots of interesting information I never knew about so called Russian Cossacks and Wild West shows.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Terrific ReadBy Steven B JacobsThis book is written in an elegant and absorbingly readable style. A panoramic festivity of the flamboyant characters that made up the Wild West shows; with terrific black and white photos throughout.
