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Mozart The Freemason: The Masonic Influence on His Musical Genius

Author: Jacques Henry.

Mozart The Freemason: The Masonic Influence on His Musical Genius

Author: Jacques Henry.

$14.95 $2.99
Item #: D23662
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: Inner Traditions
ISBN: 9781594771286
Just as J.S. Bach was inspired and sustained by his Lutheran faith, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart drew upon Freemasonry to create his masterpieces, suggests Jacques Henry. Building a strong case, Henry explores works like The Magic Flute to show how Mozart constructed his compositions by creating auditory correspondences to the symbols present in the rituals, choo... More
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Just as J.S. Bach was inspired and sustained by his Lutheran faith, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart drew upon Freemasonry to create his masterpieces, suggests Jacques Henry. Building a strong case, Henry explores works like The Magic Flute to show how Mozart constructed his compositions by creating auditory correspondences to the symbols present in the rituals, choosing keys and tempos that transpose their content into harmony. In doing so, Mozart was able to create music that leads listeners into a harmony that transcends earthly existence.


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