From renowned American artist Ross Bleckner comes this stunning and thought-provoking collection of more than one hundred collages assembled from clippings of New York Times articles. Chosen for their personal significance to Bleckner and for the ways in which they later affected his work; the fragments of text and image in some pieces are unadorned; in others; the artist has painted around the clippings in watercolor and then photographed them in order to create a timeless and meaningful work of art. In My Life in the New York Times these pieces are brought together in a magnificent paperback collection.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A TreasueBy BrunhildeThis was one of the most insightful and beautifully written volumes I have ever read on Mozart. Perhaps this could only have been accomplished by someone with Jane Glovers (C.B.E.) musical credentials.Through her obvious passion she communicates the passion of Mozart for his art. Through reflection of his music she brings to light the very human side of the man and those that surrounded him.[Although certainly not required to enjoy the reading; I found that tracking down a few of Mozarts lesser known pieces ( a surprising number of them are available on Youtube) and listening to those added quite a lot to my enjoyment/understanding.]3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Wise and Human Perspective on Mozarts LifeBy Doug - Haydn FanThe fine Mozart conductor; Jane Glover - see; in particular; her recordings of the Symphonies with the London Mozart Players; Mozart: Symphonies 31; 34; 35; 36; 38; 39 - has produced a miraculous book worthy of its title. Few books on Mozart display an easier way moving between the composers works; his family and friends; and the milieu they live in. And no modern work speaks with greater assurance of the major role women play in Mozarts world; a world of joyous often headlong Olympian music-making brought down to Earth by ever pressing daily needs of family; a world too frequently beset with human tragedy.Glover makes clear from the start she works from a special and intimate window on the life of this most gifted of musical prodigies; and spells out this unique perspective; "The women who had been closest to Mozart...inspired; fascinated; supported; amused; aroused; and sometimes hurt (him) throughout his life...the creator of some of the most vividly drawn and brilliantly understood women on the operatic stage; his entire rich female acquaintance bears close examination."The lives of Mozarts sister and wife and mother rightfully receive the closest attention - within this context the demanding and elusive character of Mozarts father Leopold is given further depth and finish from previous efforts attempting to depict his full; complex character. Most striking is the authors gift at setting out the various inner workings and dynamics of family situations as they emerge in the narrative of the composers life. This; coupled with her command of the biographical material sets her work apart from and superior to any other recent Mozart biography in bringing a fresh sensibility to a much trod subject - this book gives us a better; more well rounded sense for the composer as husband; father; brother; son.But Glover does not limit her book to what might sarcastically be labeled mere domestic duties - she writes cogently about Mozarts music; and often in close and wise detail gained from years of performance. Glover gives special attention to the roles of the opera; details the various players and how Mozart adopts and adapts with great ingenuity for each in devising his music as would a fine tailor. "Mozart already knew the raw; erotic energy of the fiery Luigi Bassi; who had played the Count (in Figaro); and he drew heavily on it for his Don Giovanni...when Bassi asked Mozart for a chance to show off his ability to spin a lyrical line Mozart wrote him the sublime serenade; Deh; vieni; alla finistra.More than any other book we receive a balanced and appreciative understanding of the much maligned Constanze; and Glover gives a lucid reading; notable for its complete disdain for melodrama; of the difficulties the young widow faced. (Constanze lost two brothers and a father while not yet eighteen; and was only twenty-nine when her husband died; and she was left seeming destitute; a widow with a seven year old boy and a four month old baby.) We feel first hand the heartbreak of Nannerl; trapped in the wilderness of her marriage reading letters about her brothers marvelous successes in Vienna. "So Nannerl; who had been denied the opportunity to develop a musical career of her own; and watched longingly as her brother had swept along his brilliant path; now had to suffer the pain of knowing that her own protege (the young singer Gretl Marchand) was leading the lifestyle that should and so easily could have been hers. Even her own child; like her talent; had effectively been taken from her. If Nannerl became withdrawn and embittered in St. Gilgen; it is not altogether surprising. By whatever combination of circumstances; and for whatever reasons; her own will had been completely suppressed."This is one of the GREAT Mozart books - and I dont hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in better understanding this most remarkable genius through the intimacy of the women he loved and who lived with him through his trials and tribulations. The issue of Glovers wonderful book at a bargain price in paperback now makes it available to everyone.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Mozarts Women is a Superb Look at the Life and Times of a Pure Musical GeniusBy C. M MillsDame Jane Glover has heard many bravos in her lifetime as aconductor and a musician. As a lover of Mozart(and anyone who doesnt love his music cant love life!) thisreviewer gives her high marks for this outstanding biography. Mozart was mischevious; enjoyed vulgarity in his letters andlanguage but was a good; faithful husband; loving father andarguably the greatest genius in the history of music. Who were Mozarts women?a. His mother Maria Anna whom young Wolfgang loved. Shetraveled with him on his musical tours.b. His musical sister Nannerl with whom he was billed as a childprodigy. Their relationship was loving and complex. As theygrew older Nannerl had to stay home in Salzburg while Wolfgangtraveled to the great courts of Europe. They did not correspondfrom 1783 to 1791 (the year of the 35 year old Mozarts death).c. The four Weber sisters of Mannheim. Mozart married Constanze the middle sister. They had a good marriage and two of their children Carl and Wolfgang lived to adulthood. Constanze saw tomany of Mozarts works being published and contributed biographical information to early chroniclers of the genius.She married a Danish diplomat and lived a long life but neverforgot Wolfgangs love for her.d. The many female opera singers whose careers were guided byMozarts genius. Glover dissects the major operas of Mozart. He loved women andhis operatic writing for them and insight into the feminine soulis the most profound in the history of opera. Mozarts women is beautifully illustrated; elegantly writtenand leaves warm memories of this force of nature called Mozart. If you read one book this year about music make it this one.The strongest figure in his life was his father Leopold.