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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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"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
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Love Letters of Great Men and Women - From the Eighteenth Century to the Present Day

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Mozart: The Man and the Artist

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ...

The German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was not only a musical genius, but was also one of the pre-eminent geniuses of the Western world. He defined in his music a system of musical thought and an entire state of mind that were unlike any previously experienced. A true child prodigy, he began composing at age 5 and rapidly developed his unmistakable style; by 18 he was composing ... Read more

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The German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was not only a musical genius, but was also one of the pre-eminent geniuses of the Western world. He defined in his music a system of musical thought and an entire state of mind that were unlike any previously experienced. A true child prodigy, he began composing at age 5 and rapidly developed his unmistakable style; by 18 he was composing
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Love

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Translated by Gilbert Sale, Suzanne Sale ...

In 1818, when he was in his mid-thirties, Stendhal met and fell passionately in love with the beautiful Mathilde Dembowski. She, however, was quick to make it clear that she did not return his affections, and in his despair he turned to the written word to exorcise his love and explain his feelings. The result is an intensely personal dissection of the process of falling - and being - in love: a ... Read more

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In 1818, when he was in his mid-thirties, Stendhal met and fell passionately in love with the beautiful Mathilde Dembowski. She, however, was quick to make it clear that she did not return his affections, and in his despair he turned to the written word to exorcise his love and explain his feelings. The result is an intensely personal dissection of the process of falling - and being - in love: a
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My Life

by Richard Wagner ...

Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most opera composers, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works. Initially establishing his reputation as a composer of works in the ... Read more

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Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most opera composers, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works. Initially establishing his reputation as a composer of works in the
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Autumn Leaves

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This collection of reflective essays forms a "spiritual autobiography" of André Gide, a key figure of French lettersAndré Gide, a literary and intellectual giant of twentieth-century France, mines his memories and personal observations in this collection of essays. Gide's reflections and commentary masterfully showcase his delicate writing style and evocative sensibility, yielding new insights on ... Read more

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This collection of reflective essays forms a "spiritual autobiography" of André Gide, a key figure of French lettersAndré Gide, a literary and intellectual giant of twentieth-century France, mines his memories and personal observations in this collection of essays. Gide's reflections and commentary masterfully showcase his delicate writing style and evocative sensibility, yielding new insights on
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The Opera

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A fascinating look at the history and development of opera as an art form, looking at many famous examples. ... Read more

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Among the Great Masters of Music

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Rowlands organizes each chapter to focus on one composer, combining biographical details with discussions of their most significant works and stylistic innovations. He includes anecdotes about each master’s upbringing, relationships, and influences, as well as their contributions to specific musical forms, such as symphonies, operas, and chamber music. By blending historical context with personal ... Read more

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Rowlands organizes each chapter to focus on one composer, combining biographical details with discussions of their most significant works and stylistic innovations. He includes anecdotes about each master’s upbringing, relationships, and influences, as well as their contributions to specific musical forms, such as symphonies, operas, and chamber music. By blending historical context with personal
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Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as revealed in his own words

by Friedrich Kerst ...

This classic work will be a revelation for fans of Mozart and classicical music in general. The story of the great composer is revealed here from the words of the man himself."The German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was not only a musical genius, but was also one of the pre-eminent geniuses of the Western world. He defined in his music a system of musical thought and an entire ... Read more

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This classic work will be a revelation for fans of Mozart and classicical music in general. The story of the great composer is revealed here from the words of the man himself."The German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was not only a musical genius, but was also one of the pre-eminent geniuses of the Western world. He defined in his music a system of musical thought and an entire
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The Violin: Some Account of That Leading Instrument and Its Most Eminent Professorsfrom Its Earliest Date to the Present Time

by George Dubourg ...

After a lapse of nearly sixteen years since this little work first appeared in print, I have been called upon to prepare it anew for the press, incorporating with it the additional matter necessary for the extension of the subject to the present time. My new readers may like to know, at the outset, what is the intended scope of the following pages. This is soon explained. My object has been to ... Read more

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After a lapse of nearly sixteen years since this little work first appeared in print, I have been called upon to prepare it anew for the press, incorporating with it the additional matter necessary for the extension of the subject to the present time. My new readers may like to know, at the outset, what is the intended scope of the following pages. This is soon explained. My object has been to
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On Love

by Stendhal ...

Although Stendhal considered On Love his best creation, not many critics and readers will ever agree with him. Henry James called the book unreadable; others have called it bizarre; and some disconcerting and exasperating.Here’s a warning by means of a question: what is the 21st century reader to make of this book? In my estimation, with some patience one can find not only an abundance of wit, but ... Read more

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Although Stendhal considered On Love his best creation, not many critics and readers will ever agree with him. Henry James called the book unreadable; others have called it bizarre; and some disconcerting and exasperating.Here’s a warning by means of a question: what is the 21st century reader to make of this book? In my estimation, with some patience one can find not only an abundance of wit, but
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Mozart, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words

by Friedrich Kerst ...

Biography, first published in1905. According to Wikipedia: "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 5 December 1791), was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music. He is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers. Mozart showed prodigious ... Read more

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Biography, first published in1905. According to Wikipedia: "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 5 December 1791), was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music. He is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers. Mozart showed prodigious
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