| Author |
Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956 |
| Title |
The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The overture -- The ancients -- The men of Flanders -- Orland di Lassus and his Regina -- Henry and Frances Purcell -- The strange adventures of Stradella -- Giovanni and Lucrezia Palestrina -- Bach, the patriarch -- Papa and Mamma Haydn -- The magnificent bachelor -- Gluck the domestic, Rousseau the confessor, and the amiable Piccinni -- A few tunesters of france and italy: Peri, Monteverde, et al -- Mozart -- Beethoven: the great bumblebee -- Von Weber: the rake reformed -- The felicities of Mendelssohn -- The nocturnes of Chopin.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Lisa Richards, Sjaani and PG Distributed
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| Summary |
"The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1" by Rupert Hughes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the romantic entanglements of famous musicians throughout history, exploring how their personal relationships influenced their music and lives. At the start of the book, Hughes sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of musicians as lovers, presenting a vivid picture of the emotional complexities that accompany both music and romance. He establishes a foundation for the narrative by introducing various iconic figures from the music world, touching on themes of love and heartbreak. The opening highlights Hughes' commitment to factual storytelling, promising to share the truths behind these musicians’ loves while acknowledging the richer, sometimes more tragic, realities that accompany their artistic genius. The text invites readers to reflect on how these famous musicians navigated their affections and the turbulence of their relationships against the backdrop of their monumental contributions to music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Composers -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10957 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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