Derniers souvenirs d'un musicien by Adolphe Adam

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Author Adam, Adolphe, 1803-1856
Title Derniers souvenirs d'un musicien
Contents La jeunesse d'Haydn -- Rameau -- Gluck et Méhul: La répétition d'Iphigénie en Tauride -- Monsigny -- Gossec -- Berton -- Cherubini -- Rossini: Le Stabat Mater -- La Dame blanche de Boïeldieu -- Donizetti -- Concert donné par A. Marrast à l'hôtel de la présidence (1849).
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Summary "Derniers souvenirs d'un musicien" by Adolphe Adam is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The book tells the story of Joseph Haydn, the celebrated composer, tracing his humble beginnings and his journey through the challenges of life as a musician. The opening of the book introduces us to Mathias Haydn, a poor cartwright in a small village near Vienna, who takes joy in the simple life and his love for music. Noticing his son Joseph's innate musical talent, Mathias encourages Joseph to pursue music. As Joseph grows, he is invited by a stranger, Reutter, to come to Vienna to study music, promising a brighter future. Despite the excitement, Joseph's mother is reluctant to let him go, showcasing the emotional conflict between parental duties and the aspirations for a child’s success. Ultimately, the text sets the stage for Joseph's transformation from a village boy to a budding musician while highlighting the struggles faced along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Composers
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EBook-No. 58290
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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