Les pianistes célèbres: silhouettes & médaillons by A. Marmontel
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"Les pianistes célèbres: silhouettes & médaillons" by A. Marmontel is a biographical collection written in the late 19th century. The work features sketches of renowned pianists, showcasing their contributions to music and their unique styles. Marmontel's intent is to illuminate the artistry and character of these musicians, providing insights into their lives and the music they created. The opening of the book establishes the author's purpose in compiling studies of famous pianists
into a single volume, reflecting on the public's positive reception of his previous articles. Marmontel emphasizes his commitment to truth and aesthetic appreciation, stating his desire to present these musicians not just as notable figures in music history, but as individuals with rich personal narratives. The first chapter introduces the iconic composer Frédéric Chopin, detailing his early life, influences, and the emotional depth of his music, which embodied both poetic inspiration and melancholic beauty, setting the stage for further explorations of celebrated pianists in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marmontel, A. (Antoine), 1816-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | Les pianistes célèbres: silhouettes & médaillons |
| Contents | F. Chopin -- Bertini -- Stephen Heller -- Henry Herz -- Clementi -- E. Prudent -- Madame Pleyel -- Amédée de Méreaux -- John Field -- F. Kalkbrenner -- Dussek -- Ch. Valentin Alkan -- Cramer -- Gottschalk -- Steibelt -- S. Thalberg -- Madame Farrenc -- Hummel -- Moschelès -- Zimmerman -- Ferdinand Ries -- Camille Stamaty -- Ferdinand Hiller -- Louis Adam -- Théodore Dœlher -- Madame de Montgeroult -- Lefébure-Wély -- Goria -- Czerny -- Liszt. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Pianists |
| Subject | Pianists -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37654 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37654-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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