The book felt a bit uneven but I enjoyed it for the most part. I really liked the background on the classical music world. I've been exposed to said world via a relative who works within it, and it's eccentricities have puzzled me for years - the hierarchy, the personalities, the funding, etc. - however, thanks to "Mozart," it all makes sense. Anyone seeking classical music as a sole career might want to take a gander at this book and contemplate not ditching their dream, rather, broadening their horizon/options.