The fascinating Mozart book by bestselling author Hanns-Josef Ortheil. More than 20 years after his classic study "Mozart in the Depths of His Languages," Hanns-Josef Ortheil now explores the fascination of Mozart in a very personal way through a mix of diary, narrative, and essay. He invites the reader to participate in his way of listening and decodes many of the well-known and lesser-known pieces of music by this great composer. He also discusses in detail his operas and their creation. This book is aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about Mozart's genius, who wishes to listen to his music intensively, and who wants to deepen their understanding of Mozart's life, thoughts, and emotional universe.