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Author: Andrew Steptoe (Reader in Psychology, Reader in Psychology, University of London)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Clarendon Press
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.481kg
ISBN: 9780198162216
ISBN 10: 0198162219
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 13 September 1990
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
<br> The most illuminating exploration of the territory to appear in English since Edward Dent's historic study of 1913. --Observer<br> Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement. --Notes<br> Steptoe has drawn a clear picture of Mozart's surroundings, both personal and musical, before and during the composition of his three most popular operas. He enlivens his discourse by drawing on contemporary accounts and on later studies. His knowledge of 18th-century Viennese opera allows him to make comparisons that clarify Mozart's contribution....Strongly recommended for both undergraduate and graduate students. --Choice<br> Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarka
The most illuminating exploration of the territory to appear in English since Edward Dent's historic study of 1913. --Observer<br> Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement. --Notes<br> Steptoe has drawn a clear picture of Mozart's surroundings, both personal and musical, before and during the composition of his three most popular operas. He enlivens his discourse by drawing on contemporary accounts and on later studies. His knowledge of 18th-century Viennese opera allows him to make comparisons that clarify Mozart's contribution....Strongly recommended for both undergraduate and graduate students. --Choice<br> Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement. --Notes<br> His discussion of Mozart and Enlightenment Vienna represents a particularly needed contribution to the field. --Opera Quarterly<br>
