Les grotesques de la musique by Hector Berlioz
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| Author | Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 |
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| LoC No. | 09006790 |
| Title | Les grotesques de la musique |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Les grotesques de la musique" by Hector Berlioz is a collection of essays and anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the humorous and often absurd elements of the musical world, featuring critiques and observations on musicians, composers, and the experience of performance. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in music, humor, and the intricacies of artistic life. At the start of the text, Berlioz presents a prologue in the form of a letter from the singers of the Paris Opera to the author himself, expressing their affection, frustrations, and a desire for a lighter, more entertaining literary work. The choristers recount their arduous experiences during repetitious and demanding rehearsals, showcasing their dedication to the art despite challenges. Berlioz responds humorously, acknowledging their struggles as well as his own, and hints at a forthcoming collection of anecdotes that captures the eccentricities and comedic aspects of the music world, setting a lighthearted tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Music -- Humor |
| Subject | Music -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Musicians -- Biography |
| Subject | Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 |
| Subject | Musicians -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35825 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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