The Great Musicians: Rossini and His School by H. Sutherland Edwards
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"The Great Musicians: Rossini and His School" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini, examining his artistic development, notable operatic works, and the impact he had on Italian music during the 19th century. Through this exploration, it offers insights into the transformation of the Italian opera landscape, highlighting Rossini's innovations and
the composers influenced by his work. At the start of the text, the author sets the scene by outlining Rossini's significance in the history of Italian music, situating him among his contemporaries and predecessors. Edwards introduces readers to Rossini's early life and formative years, describing his family background and the initial steps he took into the world of music. The opening chapters detail his childhood experiences and his challenges as a young composer, as well as the societal conditions that shaped his development. Rossini’s early performances and compositions are also highlighted, establishing a foundation for his later achievements that would affirm his legacy in operatic history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland), 1828-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Great Musicians: Rossini and His School |
| Contents | Rossini's childhood and youth -- La pietra del paragone -- Italian opera until the time of Rossini -- Tancredi -- Operatic customs in the time of Rossini -- Rossini at Naples -- Preparations for the Barber -- Il barbiere -- Rossini and the comic in music -- From Otello to Semiramide -- Rossini on his travels -- Donizetti and Bellini -- Verdi. |
| 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 Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868 |
| Subject | Opera -- Italy -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38534 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38534-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 595 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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