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Discover the life and works of one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. From his childhood in Hungary to his later years in Weimar, this book provides a comprehensive biography of Franz Liszt. In addition, it analyzes his most famous compositions and establishes his place in the history of music.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a comprehensive biography of the great pianist and composer, Anton Rubinstein. Hervey's lively and engaging prose captures Rubinstein's larger-than-life personality and musical genius, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century performance and culture. With insights into Rubinstein's relationships, travels, and artistic collaborations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music or the history of performance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Saint-Saëns by Arthur Hervey. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1922 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

The French can boast a splendid musical record, particularly as regards the opera. Paris was for many years the centre towards which foreign artists were wont to gravitate. It was here that Gluck laid the seeds of his musical reforms; that Cherubini and Spontini lived and brought out their best works; it was the influence of French taste that caused Rossini to forsake the inartistic devices of his earlier Italian operas and write "Guillaume Tell," his masterpiece; it was for Paris that Meyerbeer composed "Robert le Diable," "Les Huguenots," "Le Prophète," and "L'Africaine;" that Donizetti wrote the "Favorite," and Verdi, "Don Carlos." It was Paris that Wagner had in his mind when he composed his "Rienzi.

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Masters of French Music is a comprehensive book by Arthur Hervey that explores the lives and works of some of the most prominent French composers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers the musical careers of composers such as Berlioz, Bizet, Debussy, Ravel, and Saint-Sa�����ns, among others. The author provides detailed biographical information about each composer, including their childhood, education, and musical influences. The book also delves into the composers' most famous works, analyzing their style and musical innovations. Masters of French Music is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of French classical music and the composers who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.