The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 by Rupert Hughes

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Author Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956
Title The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The overture -- The ancients -- The men of Flanders -- Orland di Lassus and his Regina -- Henry and Frances Purcell -- The strange adventures of Stradella -- Giovanni and Lucrezia Palestrina -- Bach, the patriarch -- Papa and Mamma Haydn -- The magnificent bachelor -- Gluck the domestic, Rousseau the confessor, and the amiable Piccinni -- A few tunesters of france and italy: Peri, Monteverde, et al -- Mozart -- Beethoven: the great bumblebee -- Von Weber: the rake reformed -- The felicities of Mendelssohn -- The nocturnes of Chopin.
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Summary "The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1" by Rupert Hughes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the romantic entanglements of famous musicians throughout history, exploring how their personal relationships influenced their music and lives. At the start of the book, Hughes sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of musicians as lovers, presenting a vivid picture of the emotional complexities that accompany both music and romance. He establishes a foundation for the narrative by introducing various iconic figures from the music world, touching on themes of love and heartbreak. The opening highlights Hughes' commitment to factual storytelling, promising to share the truths behind these musicians’ loves while acknowledging the richer, sometimes more tragic, realities that accompany their artistic genius. The text invites readers to reflect on how these famous musicians navigated their affections and the turbulence of their relationships against the backdrop of their monumental contributions to music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Composers -- Biography
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EBook-No. 10957
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 6, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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