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""From Mozart to Mario V1: Reminiscences of Half a Century"" is a memoir written by Louis Engel. This book is a fascinating account of the author's life and experiences as a music critic, journalist, and writer. The book covers a period of fifty years, from the early 1900s to the 1950s, and includes a wide range of topics related to music, culture, and society.Engel's memoir is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different period in his life. The first part focuses on his early years as a music critic and journalist in Vienna, where he witnessed the rise of great composers such as…mehr

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""From Mozart to Mario V1: Reminiscences of Half a Century"" is a memoir written by Louis Engel. This book is a fascinating account of the author's life and experiences as a music critic, journalist, and writer. The book covers a period of fifty years, from the early 1900s to the 1950s, and includes a wide range of topics related to music, culture, and society.Engel's memoir is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different period in his life. The first part focuses on his early years as a music critic and journalist in Vienna, where he witnessed the rise of great composers such as Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. The second part covers his experiences in Berlin during the Weimar Republic, where he witnessed the rise of the Nazi party and the subsequent persecution of Jews and other minorities.The third part of the book covers Engel's experiences in London during World War II, where he worked as a correspondent for the New York Times. This section of the book provides a unique perspective on the war and its impact on society and culture. The final part of the book covers Engel's return to Vienna after the war, where he witnessed the rebuilding of the city and the revival of its cultural life.Throughout the book, Engel provides insightful commentary on the music and culture of his time, as well as his own personal experiences and observations. He also includes anecdotes and stories about the many famous musicians and artists he encountered during his career, including Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and many others.Overall, ""From Mozart to Mario V1: Reminiscences of Half a Century"" is a fascinating and engaging memoir that provides a unique perspective on the music, culture, and society of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in music history or the cultural history of the 20th century.""In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.