Charles Gounod by Charles Gounod

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Author Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
Translator Hutchinson, W. Hely
LoC No. 04000987
Title Charles Gounod
Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music
Contents Charles Gounod -- Later letters of Charles Gounod -- Berlioz -- M. Camille Saint-Saëns and his opera "Henri VIII" -- Nature and art -- The Academy of France at Rome -- The artist and modern society.
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Summary "Charles Gounod" by Charles Gounod is an autobiographical account supplemented with family letters and notes on music, written in the late 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the life of the composer Charles Gounod, detailing the significant events that shaped his artistic journey and personal existence, alongside his reflections on music and family influences. Readers can expect an intimate look at Gounod's early life, including his formative experiences, familial relationships, and early musical inspirations. The opening of the narrative establishes Gounod's familial roots, detailing the strong influence of his mother, Victoire Lemachois, whose remarkable artistic background and perseverance shaped his upbringing. Gounod depicts his mother's struggles and sacrifices, her early education in music and drawing, and how these led to her ability to support her family after the death of his father. The narrative unfolds Gounod's childhood memories, his burgeoning love for music, and the foundation upon which his future musical career was built, setting the stage for his artistic aspirations and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Composers -- France -- Biography
Subject Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
Subject Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
Subject Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921. Henry VIII
Subject Accademia di Francia (Rome, Italy)
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EBook-No. 35812
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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