"This fascinating book is the result of many years intensive research and provides startling new information on a number of important artifacts once owned by the Mozarts, artifacts long thought to have disappeared from the historical record." . . . Cliff Eisen Founding editor of Eighteenth-Century Music. King's College London
"I had the privilege of seeing this collection of Mozartiana in the author's home at the time that he was studying and working on the pieces. It was a memorable and unique experience, and I wish I were in a position to own several of the beautiful portraits." . . . George Cleve Conductor and Music Director Midsummer Mozart Festival Orchestra San Francisco, CA
"A fascinating look into some heretofore-unknown areas of Mozartiana. Leeson, very knowledgeable in matters of authenticity, presents here a cogent case." . . . Joseph Boonin The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (retired)
"The discovery of hitherto unknown Mozartiana is a major event. For a collection of the size and quality of the Hagenauer holdings to come to light is surely of surpassing significance in Mozart iconography. Daniel Leeson has painstakingly researched the individual items comprising this remarkable collection of artifacts. His detailed account will not only fascinate all lovers of Mozart, but also enrich their sense of his and his family's personalities." . . . Robert D. Levin, Dwight P. Robinson Jr. Professor of the Humanities Harvard University
This is a note of heartfelt thanks for the recently received *Mozart Cache*.
What a marvelous book! This is an intriguing story in and of itself, and the
illustrations are beautiful; but I'm also finding that the book is rich in
information and insight for my own Mozart research, and that it is no less
rich in lessons for research methodology -- a wonderful volume to own and
use. With deepest gratitude and very best wishes,
. . . Dr. Floyd Grave Professor of Music
Douglass Campus, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
What an amazing book and find. I haven't turned over every leaf yet, but am quite astounded after all those years spent reading and rereading Mozart's letters. Thank you so much. I will spread the news. . . . Martha Feldman, Professor and Acting Chair, Department of Music and in the College Associate Faculty, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures Department of Music, University of Chicago
Well, I received Dan Leeson's new book, 'The Mozart Cache'. It is indeed a
treasure trove of pictures and scientific investigation related to artifacts
of the Mozart family and friends. I was simply delighted to go through the
book with a fine tooth comb and digest the new information and speculation
found therein. One can tell at first glance the pride taken in it's making.
I have indeed learned a few new things I did not know.
I was especially intrigued with the picture of a childhood portrait in a
small locket along with a lock of hair intact. This could have been
Mozart's. I encourage all of our distinguished Mozart Forumers to inquire on
how you could obtain a copy of his book. Thank you Dan Leeson for your work.
. . . Posted by Alison Bartlett of Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan on "The Mozart Forum," an
online discussion groups about Mozart
For Mozart junkies--a treasure trove of trivia tidbits and historical
sleuthing. Besides the pleasure of reading about long-hidden Mozartiana
coming to light (nourishing hope that there may be more out there waiting to
be discovered), we are given a crash course in biometrics and the forensics
of art-historical research and fraud investigation. Written with Leeson's
characteristic energy, enthusiasm and passion for thoroughness, and with
excellent illustrations, the focus is on the objects of the cache. But the
interwoven story of the concerned families (Mozart and Hagenauer) reads
rather like a historical novel. Much more than simply dry descriptions of
antiques and a lot more fun to read than one might expect. One comes away
convinced that this collection really does trace its provenance back back to
Leopold Mozart A must for Mozart lovers.
. . . Mark Brandenburg
Instructor of Clarinet
Stanford University and U.C. Santa Cruz