Musicians of to-day by Romain Rolland
QR code
"Musicians of to-day" by Romain Rolland is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives and contributions of prominent musicians, focusing on figures such as Hector Berlioz, Wagner, and Richard Strauss. It aims to provide a deep understanding of these composers' artistic struggles, perspectives, and the evolution of music during the period. The opening of the text specifically delves into the life and works of
Hector Berlioz, highlighting the paradox that while he is widely recognized, his true essence remains misunderstood. Rolland discusses how Berlioz's complex character and unique approaches to music often led to misinterpretations of his genius. The narrative emphasizes the challenges Berlioz faced both in his personal life and within the musical community, illustrating his internal struggles and the profound impacts on his compositions. Through detailed analysis and rich descriptions, Rolland sets the stage for a deeper appreciation of Berlioz's artistry, which boldly defied the conventions of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Blaiklock, Mary |
| Uniform Title | Musiciens d'aujourd'hui. English |
| Title | Musicians of to-day |
| Alternate Title | Musicians of today |
| Contents | Berlioz -- Wagner: Siegfried, Tristan -- Camille Saint-Saëns -- Vincent d'Indy -- Richard Strauss -- Hugo Wolf -- Don Lorenzo Perosi -- French and German music -- Claude Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande -- The awakening: a sketch of the musical movement in Paris since 1870 -- The present condition of French music. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Newman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Composers -- Biography |
| Subject | Music -- France -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Music -- Germany -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Music -- France -- Paris -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16467 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 821 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!