This course is part of the
Mozart in Depth: An Extensive Course Bundle
bundle.
Explore several Mozart courses and lectures at a special discount if purchased together!
This course, based on lectures written by Aleksander Pustovit, a renowned Ukrainian author of books on music and aesthetics, and adapted and translated by Denis Zhdanov, invites you on a fascinating journey through Mozart’s life, personality, and artistic evolution. You will learn how Mozart was formed, how he developed as a human being and as a composer, and what influences shaped his unique creative voice. The course also offers rich insights into his works, drawing attention to many remarkable details that can easily pass unnoticed, yet open the door to a much deeper understanding of his music.
Through these lectures, you will come to appreciate Mozart’s works with greater awareness, depth, and sensitivity. You can follow the course either by listening to Denis Zhdanov’s narration or by reading the accompanying PDF texts, which include clickable links to the musical works, historical figures, and references mentioned along the way.
Curriculum
About your instructor:
Alexander Pustovit is a Ukrainian lecturer, musician, and author whose work is especially valued for its depth in music, aesthetics, and European cultural thought. Trained both as a pianist and as a scholar, he brings a rare combination of intellectual rigor and artistic sensitivity to his teaching.
He is the author of major books on European culture, ethics, aesthetics, and logic, and is widely respected for his ability to explain complex artistic ideas in a clear and meaningful way. Alongside his writing and teaching, he gives regular lectures on classical music, including his special course devoted to the aesthetics and works of Mozart. His lectures are known for revealing the deeper cultural, philosophical, and expressive dimensions of music.
