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The Joy of Mozart

A music critic's quest to understand the creative genius of Mozart and recapture the essence of his artistic legacy.

Tom Service delves into Mozart's life and times to discover the man behind the music. He visits key cities and rooms where Mozart lived and worked, plays his original instruments and scores, and uncovers the brilliance and originality of his work. From his prodigious childhood to his golden decade in Vienna, Service explores Mozart's life and tragic demise, which cemented his myth and sets the template for the romantic paradigm.

Info about The Joy of Mozart

Studio(s): BBC, BBC Four

Originally Released: United States, Jan 18, 2015

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary