Edward Holmes (1) (1797–1859)
Author of The Life of Mozart
For other authors named Edward Holmes, see the disambiguation page.
Works by Edward Holmes
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- Birthdate
- 1797
- Date of death
- 1859
- Gender
- male
- Short biography
- "Edward Holmes (1797–1859), originally a student of music, became a writer specializing in musical criticism. A pupil of Vincent Novello, he came to know Shelley, Hazlitt, Leigh Hunt, and Charles Lamb, as well as Attwood, Cramer, and Mendelssohn. These influences, together with his enthusiasm for Mozart and Bach, formed the basis of his critical stance. Among his books are A Ramble Among the Musicians of Germany and the pioneering The Life of Mozart. He also contributed significantly to such journals as the Atlas, the Spectator, Fraser's Magazine, and Musical Times." Tantor
- Nationality
- UK
- Associated Place (for map)
- UK
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I'm conceding defeat here. I hearby add this book to the handful of books I've given up on in my life.
To be fair, this is an audio book and the problem may be with the narrator - very nasally British voice - sounds almost like a caricature of a British butler.
The story of Mozart's life IS fascinating - but the numerous - and oven dull - details became too much to bear after 5 hours of listening.
To be fair, this is an audio book and the problem may be with the narrator - very nasally British voice - sounds almost like a caricature of a British butler.
The story of Mozart's life IS fascinating - but the numerous - and oven dull - details became too much to bear after 5 hours of listening.
Mozart: the facts
· Born Salzburg, January 27, 1756. Gives first concert aged five, and starts composing. At six, begins European travels, playing before royalty and creating a sensation.
· 1777, seeks work in Paris, where his mother dies. Returns to Salzburg, a musician for the archbishop (ranked between the valets and the cooks).
· 1781, quarrels with the archbishop and moves to Vienna. Makes a good living by composing, performing and teaching, and can afford a carriage and servants. 1782, show more marries Constanze Weber.
· Writes a string of masterpieces in every musical form: sonatas, concertos, symphonies, chamber music, songs, operas and church music. Figaro first performed 1786, Don Giovanni, 1787, The Magic Flute, 1791.
· Dies December 5, 1791, aged 35, from rheumatic fever or heart failure. show less
· Born Salzburg, January 27, 1756. Gives first concert aged five, and starts composing. At six, begins European travels, playing before royalty and creating a sensation.
· 1777, seeks work in Paris, where his mother dies. Returns to Salzburg, a musician for the archbishop (ranked between the valets and the cooks).
· 1781, quarrels with the archbishop and moves to Vienna. Makes a good living by composing, performing and teaching, and can afford a carriage and servants. 1782, show more marries Constanze Weber.
· Writes a string of masterpieces in every musical form: sonatas, concertos, symphonies, chamber music, songs, operas and church music. Figaro first performed 1786, Don Giovanni, 1787, The Magic Flute, 1791.
· Dies December 5, 1791, aged 35, from rheumatic fever or heart failure. show less
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- Works
- 2
- Members
- 139
- Popularity
- #147,350
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 2
- ISBNs
- 44
- Languages
- 1