Constanze, Formerly Widow of Mozart
Constanze, Formerly Widow of Mozart

Author: Klemens Diez

Publisher: Lewiston, N.Y. : Queenston, Ont. : Edwin Mellem Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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This book will do much to improve the reputation of Constanze Mozart, who has been vilified as having been an unworthy wife to one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time and has been blamed for his poverty and his less-than-glorious, premature death. Although a work of fiction and historical surmise, Constanze, Formerly Widow of Mozart stays close enough to the sparse biographical details of Constanze's life that the book has a tone of veracity and authenticity that is augmented by Malloy's footnotes and afterword.

Constanze, Formerly Widow of Mozart
Constanze, Formerly Widow of Mozart

Author: Klemens Diez

Publisher: Lewiston, N.Y. : Queenston, Ont. : Edwin Mellem Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13:

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This book will do much to improve the reputation of Constanze Mozart, who has been vilified as having been an unworthy wife to one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time and has been blamed for his poverty and his less-than-glorious, premature death. Although a work of fiction and historical surmise, Constanze, Formerly Widow of Mozart stays close enough to the sparse biographical details of Constanze's life that the book has a tone of veracity and authenticity that is augmented by Malloy's footnotes and afterword.

Constanze, Mozart's Beloved
Constanze, Mozart's Beloved

Author: Agnes Selby

Publisher: Hollitzer Wissenschaftsverlag

Published: 2013-09-10

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 3990121170

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Constanze, the wife of Wolfgang Amadé Mozart, was not the foolish and self-interested individual of popular opinion, much of which is based on the views of Mozart's father, who believed that his son had chosen an inappropriate partner. This strong-minded woman was, however, to be of critical support to her beloved husband. From a family of accomplished musicians, she was possessed of a fine voice and sang in public performances of a number of Mozart's works, both before and after his death. She bore him six children, of whom two survived childhood. Her business acumen was such that after his death she was largely responsible for keeping his music before the public, organising concerts, securing the accurate publication of many of his works, including the Requiem, and acquiring patronage from the aristocracy. Her second marriage to the Dane, Georg Nikolaus Nissen, continued a life story which is a rich example of self-sufficiency and competence in an era when a woman in business was a rarity. Importantly, this book restores the reputation of a woman much maligned by history. Revised edition

Mozart and Constanze
Mozart and Constanze

Author: Francis Carr

Publisher: Avon Books

Published: 1991-06

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780380698844

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"Historian Francis Carr examines Mozart's life from the time he met and married Constanze, a marriage to which Mozart's father was positively hostile. Carr looks in detail at the circumstances of Mozart's early death and hasty funeral and concludes foul play. Mozart was poisoned, he argues, and rushed to an unmarked grave to avoid autopsy and the subsequent sandal that would expose the murder that resulted from Mozart's adulterous affair with one of his favorite pupils."--Back cover

Mozart, His Character, His Work
Mozart, His Character, His Work

Author: Alfred Einstein

Publisher: Galaxy Books

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 0195007328

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Written by one of the world's outstanding music historians and critics, the late Alfred Einstein, this classic study of Mozart's character and works brings to light many new facts about his relationship with his family, his susceptibility to ambitious women, and his associations with musicalcontemporaries, as well as offering a penetrating analysis of his operas, piano music, chamber music, and symphonies.

Mozart in Context
Mozart in Context

Author: Simon P. Keefe

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-12-20

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1316850838

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The vibrant intellectual, social and political climate of mid eighteenth-century Europe presented opportunities and challenges for artists and musicians alike. This book focuses on Mozart the man and musician as he responds to different aspects of that world. It reveals his views on music, aesthetics and other matters; on places in Austria and across Europe that shaped his life; on career contexts and environments, including patronage, activities as an impresario, publishing, theatrical culture and financial matters; on engagement with performers and performance, focusing on Mozart's experiences as a practicing musician; and on reception and legacy from his own time through to the present day. Probing diverse Mozartian contexts in a variety of ways, the contributors reflect the vitality of existing scholarship and point towards areas primed for further study. This volume is essential reading for students and scholars of late eighteenth-century music and for Mozart aficionados and music lovers in general.

The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1
The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1

Author: Rupert Hughes

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-18

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1,' Rupert Hughes delves into the romantic lives of renowned composers and musicians, offering readers a glimpse into the passionate relationships that inspired their timeless music. Written in a compelling narrative style, Hughes explores the scandals, triumphs, and heartbreaks that shaped the personal lives of these musical geniuses, providing a unique insight into their creative process and the influence of love on their work. This volume provides a fascinating look at the intersection of art and romance in the lives of composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Wagner. Hughes' detailed research and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for music lovers and history buffs alike. Rupert Hughes, a prolific author and music enthusiast, brings his expertise and passion for storytelling to this captivating exploration of the love lives of great musicians. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities of these legendary figures, Hughes offers a comprehensive and insightful account that sheds new light on their artistry and personal relationships. 'The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1' is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the untold stories behind some of the most beloved musical compositions in history.