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The Mozart Question (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Michael Morpurgo (Author, Narrator), Alison Read (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 1 hour and 7 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
  • Audible Release Date: 27 May 2010
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003OXLFYA
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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A BEAUTIFUL RECORDED PERFORMANCE WHICH INCLUDES CLASSICAL SOLO PERFORMACES BY VARIOUS MUSICIANS.

When cub reporter Lesley is sent to Venice to interview a world-renowned violinist, the journalist is told she can ask Paolo Levi anything about his life and career as a musician, but on no account must she ask him the Mozart question; never the Mozart question.

Paolo, however, has realised he must finally reveal the truth.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Simple and moving 4 Aug 2010
By Annabel Gaskell TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
A young reporter gets her big break when she has to go to Venice to interview a famous violinist. Her boss cautions her not to ask the 'Mozart question'. When she gets to meet the man, she is so overawed that she blunders in 'Well, I know I can't ask you the Mozart question," but recovers to ask, "I wonder if you'd mind telling me how you got started. I mean, what made you pick up a violin and play that first time."

The famously touchy violinist decides to open up. He tells the story of how as a young boy he discovered what he thought was his father's violin hidden away, and how he meets an old violinist in the streets of Venice who teaches him. Old Benjamin also tells him about how he'd had to play his violin to live in the Nazi death camps, and young Paolo finds out why his father doesn't play any more ...

I found this to be a moving and poignant short novella. Although written in simple language, and presented as a beautifully illustrated edition, I think the story is not for under-tens who would need more background to understand and appreciate it. As an adult, I enjoyed it very much indeed.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the most moving and eloquently written books I've read. You can't fail to be moved and gripped all at the same time as the story unfolds. The Mozart Question will undoubtedly bring tears to your eyes and Michael Foreman's illustrations are a delight to behold. One to let a child, 9+, pick off the shelf for themselves, not a book I would be inclined to give as a gift.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I concur with previous reviewer about the beautiful writing of this book. It is an essential piece of literature. Yes, the issues it deals with are serious but necessary ones, but one isn't really aware of that throughout the whole book. It fits perfectly with curriculum coverage of WWII (yr 6 at our school). I gave it to my child at 10/11yrs old (mainly because I felt at a younger age the issues dealt with may not have been fully appreciated or too upsetting) and she was moved but throughly enjoyed and appreciated the writing and sentiments of this wonderful book. She actually thanked me for buying it!!!!!!!!!!!!
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While undoubtedly emotive, Morpurgo handles the subject matter...
Caroline: [...]

Just three weeks in to her fledgling career, cub reporter Lesley is handed the opportunity of a lifetime. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Big Book Little Book
Intersting book
Fab layout with the pictures and the writing. Very different and a lovely story. Another hit by this author. Daughter loved it and has read it several times.
Published 3 months ago by MRS T GENTLE & Louisa
The Mozart Question
Unexpectedly I discovered this book in the school library some years ago, that was the first time I read it, I couldn't stop reading! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tata
Another classic from Michael Morphurgo!
This is such a lovely book! Based on the life of a young boy who is living in the shadow of the Holocaust, the story is quite beautiful and brilliantly written and illustrated. Read more
Published 15 months ago by H. Woodford
The Mozart Question
Michael Morpurgo at his best, approaching a 'difficult subject' from an unexpected viewpoint brilliantly. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Louisa
Fascinatig Story
This is a good story to use with older children to promote their critical & creative thinking and debate.
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by S. A. Eagle
Michael Morpurgo's Mozart Question is a Must
Well written, gripping and very moving - like most of Morpurgo's books only more so. This is an ideal book to read to children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and for the older... Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Railway Buff
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