Outspoken Essays On Music (1922) - Camille Saint-Saens - Bog

Outspoken Essays on Music is a collection of essays written by the renowned French composer, Camille Saint-Saens, and originally published in 1922. In this book, Saint-Saens shares his thoughts and opinions on various aspects of music, including the role of the composer, the importance of melody, and the influence of different cultures on musical composition. He also discusses the works of other composers, such as Beethoven and Wagner, and offers insight into his own creative process. Throughout the essays, Saint-Saens displays a deep knowledge and appreciation for music, as well as a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and push the boundaries of musical expression. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theory of music, as well as fans of Saint-Saens' own compositions.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.