The Life of Mozart: Including His Correspondence

Product Description This 1845 biography of Mozart by the music journalist Edward Holmes was the first to be published in English. Holmes, who numbered the poet Keats and the publisher Vincent Novello amongst his friends, wrote extensively for periodicals including the Musical Times and The Atlas. A lifelong admirer of Mozart's work, Holmes's keen understanding of its significance is evident throughout the biography. It is based on a thorough study of the then available printed and manuscript sources, in particular many of Mozart's letters which Holmes translated and included as he 'endeavoured throughout to let the composer tell his own story'. He was also able to consult Mozart's own catalogue of his works, that compiled by the publisher Johann André, and the Mozart autograph manuscripts bought by André from Mozart's widow Constanze. The work is written in a very approachable style and will appeal to anyone with an interest in Mozart. Book Description This 1845 biography of Mozart by the music journalist Edward Holmes was the first to be published in English. It is based on a study of the available printed materials and primary sources including letters by Mozart (which Holmes translated for this volume) and some of the autograph manuscripts. About the Author Edward Holmes (1797 1859) was an English music critic whose books include A Ramble Among the Musicians of Germany and the pioneering Life of Mozart.