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  • The Life of Hector Berlioz as Written by Himself in his Letters and Memoirs

    by Hector Berlioz ...
    Autobiography is open to the charge of egoism; somewhat unjustly since, in writing of oneself, the personal note must predominate and, in the case of a genius—sure of his goal and of his power to reach it—faith in himself amounts to what, in a smaller man, would be mere conceit. This must be condoned and discounted for the sake of the priceless gift of insight into a personality of exceptional ... Read more

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  • The Life of Hector Berlioz as Written by Himself in His Letters and Memoirs

    by Hector Berlioz ...
    In this work, Berlioz candidly recounts his early life, including his childhood in La Côte-Saint-André and his education at the Paris Conservatoire. He reflects on his struggles as a young composer, often at odds with the musical conventions of his time and the challenges he faced in gaining recognition for his innovative works. Through his correspondence, Berlioz shares insights into his creative ... Read more

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  • Life of Henriette Sontag, Countess de Rossi

    by Adolphe Adam, Marie Aycard, Hector Berlioz, Louis Boerne, Theophile Gautier, Julie de Marguerittes, Furst von Hermann Puckler-Muskau, Paul Scudo ...
    "Life of Henriette Sontag, Countess de Rossi" is a captivating exploration of the life of a renowned opera singer and her influence on the cultural landscape of her time. The book delves into her artistic journey, highlighting her collaborations with prominent composers such as Adolphe Adam and Hector Berlioz. Through vivid anecdotes and rich descriptions, it paints a portrait of Sontag not only ... Read more

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  • Berlioz: libretti of 3 operas

    by Hector Berlioz ...
    This file includes: Béatrice et Bénédict, La Damnation de Faust, and Lélio ou le Retour à la vie, all in the original French. According to Wikipedia: "Hector Berlioz (December 11, 1803 March 8, 1869) was a French Romantic composer, best known for his compositions Symphonie fantastique and Grande Messe des morts (Requiem). Berlioz made significant contributions to the modern orchestra with his ... Read more

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  • Treatise on Instrumentation

    by Hector Berlioz, Richard Strauss ...
    Series series Dover Books On Music: Analysis
    The most influential work of its kind ever written, appraising the musical qualities and potential of over 60 commonly used stringed, wind and percussion instruments. With 150 illustrative full-score musical examples from works by Berlioz, Mozart, Beethoven, Gluck, Weber, Wagner, and others, and numerous smaller musical examples. Complete with Berlioz' chapters on the orchestra and on conducting. ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

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    Memoirs of Berlioz, The

    Including His Travels in Italy, Germany,Russia, and England, 1803-1865

    by Hector Berlioz, David Cairns ...
    Narrated by Malcolm Sinclair ...

    Unabridged

    23 hours 42 min

    Hector Berlioz was one of the most significant artistic figures of the nineteenth century. Intended for medicine, he turned instead to music and became one of its most original composers. His first major work, the semi-autobiographical Symphonie Fantastique, revolutionised the sound of the orchestra and its use in storytelling. Unhappy with the quality of performance of his works he took up the ... Read more

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