Coming to Terms with Our Musical Past

Discover a transformative exploration of music in "Coming to Terms with Our Musical Past" by Edmund J. Goehring, published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd in 2018. This compelling hardback edition spans 222 pages and presents a bold, restorative vision of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's works, as well as Western art music as a whole. Goehring delves into the idealism that underpins these masterpieces, emphasizing the sociable nature of humanity and its connection to music. This insightful book, awarded the 2019 Marjorie Weston Emerson Award by the Mozart Society of America, invites readers to reconsider the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of music. Perfect for music enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the profound impact of Mozart's legacy, this book is a must-read for those looking to deepen their understanding of the musical past.