Mozart

The Man Revealed

John Suchet

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ELLIOT & CLARK PUBLISHING
03 March 2021

Music; Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Biography: arts & entertainment

Think you know Mozart? Think again.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, child genius, revered composer, bringer of joy and comfort to countless generations of music lovers? Well, yes – and no.

Exploring and unpicking the many legends about the much-loved and brilliant composer, John Suchet reveals a richer, more in-depth portrait of Mozart: blessed with a happy disposition yet suffering from bouts of depression, successful from a young age yet often struggling financially as he struggled to make his way in the world under the shadow of his domineering father. Naturally mischievous and obsessed with toilet humour, this is not the divine like figure we have come to expect.

This is Mozart the man, as you may never have seen him before.

‘Rich with wit and warmth, this compact biography is thoroughly enchanting’ Kirkus Reviews

‘Splendidly written… this captivating story will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s library and is a must read for music lovers’ NY Journal of Books

By: John Suchet
Imprint: ELLIOT & CLARK PUBLISHING
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781783965816
ISBN 10: 1783965819
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 03 March 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Suchet presents the flagship morning programme on Classic FM, the UK's most popular classical music station. His informative style of presentation, coupled with a deep knowledge of classical music, has won a wide spectrum of new listeners to the station. Before turning to classical music, John was one of the UK's best-known television journalists and newscasters, regularly presenting ITN's flagship News at Ten, as well as all other bulletins, over a period of nearly 20 years. John has been honoured for both roles. He has written the Sunday Times bestselling The Last Waltz: The Story of the Strauss Dynasty (2015) and most recently Mozart: The Man Revealed (2016).

Reviews for Mozart: The Man Revealed

'Fascinating, and impressively well-researched . . . makes for an absorbing read' Christopher Morley, Birmingham 'A lively read' Financial Times Best Books of 2016