The Cambridge Companion to Mozart paints a rounded yet focussed picture of one of the most revered artists of all time. Bringing the most recent scholarship into the public arena; this volume bridges the gap between scholarly and popular images of the composer; enhancing the readers appreciation of Mozart and his extraordinary output; regardless of their prior knowledge of the music. Part I situates Mozart in the context of late eighteenth-century musical environments and aesthetic trends that played a pivotal role in his artistic development and examines his methods of composition. Part II surveys Mozarts works in all of the genres in which he excelled and Part III looks at the reception of the composer and his music since his death. Part IV offers insight into Mozarts career as a performer as well as theoretical and practical perspectives on historically informed performances of his music.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy ArtemesiaThis book contains the Greek text of Euripides Medea with a comprehensive commentary by Donald Mastronarde. The commentary is very thorough and helpful; geared not only to the undergraduate with grammar references (to Smyth); explanatory notes; unusual vocabulary; and hapaxes; but also includes scholarly references in places. I found the commentary less frustrating than many - it offered clear notes on nearly all of the questions I had as I read; and was good at explaining vernacular expressions. There were also good explanations on how each stasimon and episode related to the work as a whole.But in particular; the introductory sections - the first 108 pages of 425 pages - are really comprehensive. There are chapters on Euripides the playwright; the structure and themes of the work; the Medea myth and the works contribution to it; problems; other versions of the Medea myth and its life after Euripides version; the text; and a really good clear section on the structural elements of Greek tragedy (which I have bookmarked for future reference). Then there are sections on language and style; and meter.I have come to expect excellence from the Cambridge series and I must say that I havent been disappointed by this edition.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Edition of Euripides Medea: Greek Text; CommentaryBy Michael FishbeinProfessor Mastronardes edition of Euripides Medea contains the Greek text; along with a full introduction to the play; its dramaturgy; and its language. The commentary is thorough and; what is unusual for such things; very readable; focusing on issues of character and dramaturgy; in addition to the expected philological and linguistic material. Highly recommended for intermediate and advanced students of Classical Greek.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An essential play for PagansBy Jenny ElliottThis play is for those who are looking for a closer connection and information on the God Dionysus. The play describes how the Maenads worshiped the Great God of Wine; Ecstasy; and Wild Abandonment. I great price and a great read!