Interpreting Mozart

This book provides a comprehensive guide to performing Mozart's piano music, focusing on modern interpretations and scholarly insights. Interpreting Mozart is essential for musicians and scholars alike.

This insightful work begins by tackling the challenges of performing Mozart's piano compositions on modern instruments. It delves into various aspects of performance, including dynamics, tempo, rhythm, articulation, ornamentation, embellishments, and cadenzas. Each element is examined in detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to interpret Mozart's music effectively.

Interpreting Mozart also addresses the scholarly issues related to the 'text' of Mozart's scores, offering a critical perspective on the various interpretations and editions that have emerged over time. This examination is crucial for both performers and scholars alike, as it sheds light on the nuances that can significantly impact the performance of these timeless works.

Authored by Paul Badura-Skoda, a renowned pianist and scholar, and his wife, musicologist Eva Badyra-Skoda, this updated edition of Interpreting Mozart reflects over fifty years of advancements in Mozart scholarship. Their previous work has been influential in the field, and this new text aims to serve as a vital resource for students and scholars of keyboard literature, ensuring that the legacy of Mozart's music continues to inspire and educate future generations.