Review: Bach and Mozart: Essays on the Enigma of Genius (Robert L. Marshall)
A multi-faceted attempt to unravel the mystery of musical genius.
Tony Way is a director of music at Melbourne’s historic St Francis’ Church. Holding a masters degree in music, he is an organist and choir director as well as a published composer. He has been reviewing classical music for over two decades.
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