Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie, I by Hector Berlioz
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"Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie, I" by Hector Berlioz is a collection of travel writings and musical reflections written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles Berlioz's experiences and observations as he tours Germany and Italy, particularly focusing on his musical endeavors, reflecting on composers such as Beethoven, Gluck, and Weber. Readers can expect a blend of travelogue and musical critique, with insight into the artistic atmosphere of the time.
At the start of this volume, Berlioz writes to his friend Morel, expressing his mixed emotions upon returning to Paris after a long journey filled with concerts and rehearsals in Germany. He reflects on the contrast between the warm reception he received in Germany and the disheartening atmosphere in France, where he senses a lack of enthusiasm for music. The narrative unfolds with anecdotes about the challenges he faced while trying to organize concerts, including the cancellation of performances due to the illness of a renowned singer. Along the way, Berlioz shares vivid descriptions of the cities he visits, the people he meets, and his thoughts on the musical culture he encounters, setting the stage for the exploration of his experiences in the pages that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 |
|---|---|
| Title | Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie, I |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies |
| Subject | Music -- Germany |
| Subject | Gluck, Christoph Willibald, Ritter von, 1714-1787 |
| Subject | Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826 |
| Subject | Music -- Italy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33539 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33539-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 746 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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