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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Written by Herbert Francis Peyser
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s name is today synonymous with genius, but his life was a whirlwind of controversy, jealousy, and clashing egos. In this highly readable short biography, Herbert Francis Peyser brings Mozart and his times vividly to life.
“I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings” - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This fascinating biography charts the musician's extraordinary career and personal life while painting a vivid cultural history of eighteenth-century Europe.
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Reviews for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Oh my!! This must be the most boring rendition of any audiobook or podcast I have came across. The narrators voice is so bland of any inflections, it sounds like he is half asleep or reading it reluctantly when all he wants to do is go back to his bourbon, cigar and slippers. I’m sure it is factually impressive but I honestly couldn’t listen to it long enough to find out. There are, thankfully, far better narrations, don’t give up hope.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Somewhat informative, but why don’t these narrators take the time to learn how to pronounce the words and names properly?