The Clash Between Mozart and his Father
While Leopold Mozart's intentions were rooted in wanting the best for his prodigious son, his difficulty in relinquishing control created a rift in their relationship. His protective guidance clashed with Wolfgang's growing need for artistic and personal independence.
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Swafford, Jan. Mozart: The Reign of Love. Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2020.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. Mozart’s Letters, Mozart’s Life: Selected Letters. Edited by Robert Spaethling, WW Norton & Company, 2006.