Lehner LEOPOLD MOZART

An Extraordinary Father
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-99094-631-2
Verlag: Hollitzer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 152 Seiten

Throughout the centuries, Leopold Mozart has been overshadowed by his son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Although primarily known for being strict and demanding, Leopold was much more than just a parent educating a gifted child. He himself was a fine composer, an outstanding author, an excellent manager, and a tireless traveler.
Writing numerous letters on his long journeys, he shared his keen perception of cultures, customs, and people. These detailed reports describe the world three hundred years ago.
Skillfully crossing social barriers, he continually promoted his son, a true prodigy, on musical tours he had organized. Leopold knew that talent alone was not enough; believing in success was also important. This belief sustained father and son for many years.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lehner, Katarzyna

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Geschichte der Musik
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikwissenschaft Allgemein Musiktheorie, Musikästhetik, Kompositionslehre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Augsburg
CHAPTER 2 The Family of Leopold Mozart
CHAPTER 3 Hard Times
CHAPTER 4 Leopold in Salzburg
CHAPTER 5 The Grand Tour
CHAPTER 6 Italian Journeys
CHAPTER 7 Troubles with Wolfgang
CHAPTER 8 Leopold Alone in Salzburg
Compositions of Leopold Mozart
Acknowledgements
List of Sources
Image Credits

Über Autor(innen)

Katarzyna Lehner studied journalism in Poland at the University of Silesia before moving to Augsburg in 2004. She is a trained tourist guide and became fascinated by the life of Leopold Mozart when she worked at Mozarthaus. There she met Jayne I. Hanlin, sister of Malcolm Frager (1935–1991), American piano virtuoso. Their close friendship resulted in collaboration on this book.