Hermann Aberts classic biography; first published in German more than eighty years ago and itself based on the definitive mid-nineteenth century study by Otto Jahn; remains the most informed and substantial biography of Mozart in any language. The book is both the fullest account of the composerrsquo;s life and a deeply skilled analysis of his music.Proceeding chronologically from 1756 to 1791; the book interrogates every aspect of Mozartrsquo;s life; influences; and experience; his personality; his religious and secular dimensions; and the social context of the time. In ldquo;a book within a book;rdquo; Abert also provides close scrutiny of the music; including the operas; orchestral work; symphonies and piano concertos; church music and cantatas; and compositions for solo instruments.While the tone of Abertrsquo;s great work is expertly rendered by Stewart Spencer; developments in Mozart scholarship since the last German edition are signaled by the Mozart scholar; Cliff Eisen; in careful annotations on every page. Supported by a host of leading Mozart scholars; this immense undertaking at last permits English-language readers access to the most important single source on the life of this great composer.
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