Robbins Landon, one of America's most eminent musicologists, examines the last decade of Mozart's life. This musician, who may have suffered from manic depression, used this condition to compose his most emotionally satisfying and artistically brilliant works. Illustrated.

The premature death of Mozart is the subject of 1791, a study based upon Professor Landon's unrivalled understanding of source material relating to Mozart, his music and the events that became an enigma, a tragedy and a source of great controversy.

Offers a detailed examination of Mozart's final months, discusses the cause of his death, and looks at his final compositions.

A vivid portrait of Mozart and Haydn's greatest achievements and young Beethoven's works under their influence.