Some great artistic masters have become so revered that their reputations impress those who know very little about their work. Still, these masters were mere human beings who went through periods of growth, struggles, and transformations that deeply affected their work.
With classical music, music critics and historians often study and form opinions on the evolution a body of composers’ works. They perceive improvements as the artists gained experience, maturity, and prestige. As a result, early compositions are often overlooked or excluded from the rest of his catalogue, because they are considered immature compared to later works of genius.
