Bøker av David Wyn (Cardiff University) Jones

"Placing the Strauss dynasty firmly within the shifting context of social, political and cultural life in Habsburg Vienna, this zesty new biography reveals the four composers as never before, re-evaluating their music and musical achievements in Viennese society across a hundred years"--

In his lifetime Joseph Haydn achieved a degree of fame that easily surpassed that of Mozart and Beethoven. Presenting a fresh picture of Haydn's life and work, this biography captures all the complexities and contradictions of the composer's long career.

An original study of the history of the symphony in Vienna during Beethoven's lifetime, this 2006 book explores the context in which the composer worked. It will be of interest to Beethoven enthusiasts and those interested in exploring the reality behind the image of Vienna as a deeply supportive musical city.