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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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Life of Henriette Sontag, Countess de Rossi

With Sketches by Scudo, Hector Berlioz, Louis Boerne, Marie Aycard, Julie de Margueritte & Theophile Gautier

by Fürst von Hermann Pückler-Muskau, Théophile Gautier, Hector Berlioz, Paul Scudo, Adolphe Adam, Marie Aycard, Louis Boerne, Julie de Marguerittes ...

The anthology *Life of Henriette Sontag, Countess de Rossi* offers a multifaceted exploration of one of the most illustrious figures in the world of 19th-century opera. Through a diverse array of essays and narratives, the collection delves into themes of artistry, celebrity, and the tumultuous life of Henriette Sontag. Standout pieces illustrate the tension between public adoration and personal ... Read more

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The anthology *Life of Henriette Sontag, Countess de Rossi* offers a multifaceted exploration of one of the most illustrious figures in the world of 19th-century opera. Through a diverse array of essays and narratives, the collection delves into themes of artistry, celebrity, and the tumultuous life of Henriette Sontag. Standout pieces illustrate the tension between public adoration and personal
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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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Autumn Leaves

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Translated by Elsie Pell ...

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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The Opera

by R. A. Streatfeild ...

"If Music be, among the arts, 'Heaven's youngest-teemed star', the latest of the art-forms she herself has brought forth is unquestionably Opera. Three hundred years does not at first seem a very short time, but it is not long when it covers the whole period of the inception, development, and what certainly looks like the decadence, of an important branch of man's artistic industry. The art of ... Read more

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"If Music be, among the arts, 'Heaven's youngest-teemed star', the latest of the art-forms she herself has brought forth is unquestionably Opera. Three hundred years does not at first seem a very short time, but it is not long when it covers the whole period of the inception, development, and what certainly looks like the decadence, of an important branch of man's artistic industry. The art of
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On Love

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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 ... 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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Nicolo Paganini

With an Analysis of His Compositions and a Sketch of the History of the Violin

by Francois-Joseph Fetis ...

Series series Dover Books On Music: Composers
Written by an immensely important musicologist, this rare 1860 monograph analyzes Nicolo Paganini's compositions and provides a fascinating history of the violin. Author François-Joseph Fétis was Paganini's close friend and well acquainted with many other Romantic composers and artists. Students of the history of music, music lovers, violinists, and musicologists will find this volume a rare ... Read more

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Written by an immensely important musicologist, this rare 1860 monograph analyzes Nicolo Paganini's compositions and provides a fascinating history of the violin. Author François-Joseph Fétis was Paganini's close friend and well acquainted with many other Romantic composers and artists. Students of the history of music, music lovers, violinists, and musicologists will find this volume a rare
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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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Selected Letters of Friedrich Nietzsche

by Friedrich Nietzsche ...

As mother is writing to you to-day I am sending you a short note to put with hers. First of all, let me describe our journey. On the way to Weissenfels there was nothing I objected to more than the piercing wind, and in this respect my two coats served me in good stead... ... Read more

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As mother is writing to you to-day I am sending you a short note to put with hers. First of all, let me describe our journey. On the way to Weissenfels there was nothing I objected to more than the piercing wind, and in this respect my two coats served me in good stead...
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My Life -- Volume 2

by Richard Wagner ...

Wagner describes his deepening relationships with key figures, including King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who became his most important patron and provided the financial support Wagner needed to complete his ambitious projects. The book also sheds light on Wagner's controversial love life, including his affair with Cosima von Bülow, the wife of his close friend and conductor Hans von Bülow, which ... Read more

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Wagner describes his deepening relationships with key figures, including King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who became his most important patron and provided the financial support Wagner needed to complete his ambitious projects. The book also sheds light on Wagner's controversial love life, including his affair with Cosima von Bülow, the wife of his close friend and conductor Hans von Bülow, which
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