CD-Books: Classics from the World’s Greatest Composers
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1756-1791
From comic operas and dazzling concertos to a little light, night music and the solemnity of a requiem, Mozart’s prodigious legacy has given us some of the finest works in the classical repertoire.
What’s included in a CD-Book?
The Classical Composers CD-Books are a completely new way to appreciate the most magnificent classical music! Enclosed with each superb digitally recorded CD is a colorful, hardcover book. Each book brings you a fascinating and highly readable mixture of expert insights, historical facts, and intimate details of each composer's life. You’ll discover the struggles and successes, life and times, and even world events which often inspired some of their finest works.
Plus you’ll find these featured sections in every book:
Mozart with Maria Anna, his sister, and Leopold, his father
An idealized view of Mozart in his last hours
Court composers would write dance music such as minuets for formal entertainment on grand occasions.
Biography
The most interesting details of each composers life, including an “At A Glance” timeline and the important landmarks, relationships and influences that determined the course of each composer’s life.
Life and Times
The most fascinating historical, cultural and political circumstances that surrounded each composer. You’ll become an “expert” on life and times of each great artist and have a deeper appreciation for what made them so extraordinary.
In Context
Did you know that Casanova was jailed in Venice on false charges the year before Mozart was born? Or that Captain Cook discovered New Zealand and Australia while a 12-year old Mozart performed for royalty in Europe? Now you’ll have a wonderful perspective on the history of the world in relationship to each composer.
Listener’s Guide
A expert track by track explanation of each of the major works on your superb, digitally recorded CD that will give you a unique appreciation and knowledge of the music.
In Depth
This section focuses on one of the most important works on each CD and provides you with a deeper understanding of why this piece of music is so important to the understanding of each composer’s music.
Influences
How did Mozart redefine Baroque music and contribute to the new Classical period? What were the most important influences, musical forms and orchestral innovations of each composer’s life?
Test Your Knowledge
A engaging and enjoyable way to further test your knowledge and understanding of each composer while inspiring you to explore further.
Further Interest
Movies, resources, collections – everything for the passionate music lover.
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