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3) Mozart
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English
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Story of the triumph and tragedy in the brief life of one of the greatest figures in the history of music, Mozart.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1040L
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English
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Examines the life and accomplishments of eighteenth-century Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a child prodigy who wrote over eight hundred pieces of music before his death at age thirty-five.
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English
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In his timeless biography-written long before the significance of Mozart's work was fully realized-author Edward Holmes reveals the musician's character and genius, his struggles, his influence on art, and the brilliant reputation that surrounded him. Published in 1845 as the first authentic narrative of the life of Mozart to appear in English, it was also the first biography after the composer's death in 1791 to be based upon his letters. Holmes's...
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English
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Eminent historian Paul Johnson dazzles with a rich, succinct portrait of Mozart and his music
As he’s done in Napoleon, Churchill, Jesus, and Darwin, acclaimed historian and author Paul Johnson here offers a concise, illuminating biography of Mozart. Johnson’s focus is on the music—Mozart’s wondrous output of composition and his uncanny gift for instrumentation.
Liszt once said that...
As he’s done in Napoleon, Churchill, Jesus, and Darwin, acclaimed historian and author Paul Johnson here offers a concise, illuminating biography of Mozart. Johnson’s focus is on the music—Mozart’s wondrous output of composition and his uncanny gift for instrumentation.
Liszt once said that...
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Ben Hope thrillers volume 2
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English
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Enlisted by beautiful opera star Leigh Llewell to investigate her brother Oliver's mysterious death, SAS operative Ben Hope finds himself caught up in a centuries-old puzzle. The official line states that Oliver died while investigating Mozart's death, but the facts don't add up.
10) The magic flute
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
870L
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English
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Retells the story of the Mozart opera, in which the noble Prince Tamino seeks the fair Pamina against a backdrop of the battle between darkness and light.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart's singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of antidotes mental and physical. Whether in his rabidly obscene mode or not, Mozart was always hilarious. He went at every piece of his life, and perhaps most notably his social life, with tremendous gusto. His circle of friends...
13) Life of Mozart
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English
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"Life of Mozart" by Ludwig Nohl gives a unique perspective on the life and career of one of the world's most famous composers. Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period. Despite his short life, his rapid pace of composition resulted in more than 800 works. He is celebrated in this book not just for his work, but also for his life.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is felt by many people to be the greatest composer who ever lived. Dominated and shaped by a highly intelligent but frustrated and ambitious father, his story sees the development of a unique genius, from precocious and often endearing childhood to liberated fulfilment, unexpected poverty as money slipped through his fingers, and a tragically early death. Generously illustrated by Mozart's music, from his fifth to his final...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 14
Lexile measure
HL 790L
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English
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Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish: to be remembered forever. She delights audiences with her masterful playing, but has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age-- her tyrannical father has made that much clear. Meanwhile the talents of her beloved...
16) Mozart's youth
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English
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Mozart's Youth, by Franz Hoffmann. Translated by George P. Upton. Originally published in 1904.
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490L
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English
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Everyone knows his story, but do you know the REAL history behind the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? History has never been so juicy! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, timeline,...
18) Mozart
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"As a child, little Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart learned how to play the keyboard by watching his older sister. His extraordinary talent shone through, and he began delighting audiences with his music. He played many instruments and wrote groundbreaking work that is still enjoyed by music-lovers today. This inspiring story of the legendary classical musician features a fact and photo section at the back."--
"Discover the incredible life of Mozart, world-renowned...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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"Introduce young readers to one of history's greatest composers. They will enjoy tracing Mozart's life from his childhood touring Europe as a musical prodigy through his years in Italy, Salzburg, and Vienna. They'll learn about his struggles for independence and his musical innovation. The title touches on the composition of operas, liturgical music, symphonies, concertos, and more. Mozart's enduring popularity and the significant influence he had...
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