Bridging the gap between scholarly and popular images of Mozart, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of all of his important works; the reception of his music since his death; the contexts which inform his work and his significance as a performer. It paints a rounded yet focused picture of one of the most revered artists of all time and enhances readers' appreciation of his extraordinary output. "The Cambridge Companion to Mozart creates a multifaceted portrait of the composer's career and music that certainly will prove stimulating to students, scholars, and general music lovers. Editor Keefe should be applauded for assembling such a well-rounded collection of essays." NOTES A comprehensive view which bridges the gap between scholarly and popular images of Mozart. Simon P. Keefe is Lecturer in Music at Queen's University, Belfast. He is the author of Mozart's Piano Concertos: Dramatic Dialogue in the Age of Enlightenment (2001).