| Author |
Runciman, John F., 1866-1916 |
| Title |
Haydn
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"HAYDN" by John F. Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and contributions of the renowned composer Franz Joseph Haydn, examining his significance in the evolution of music during the 18th and early 19th centuries. It reflects on Haydn's journey from his humble beginnings as a peasant to becoming a pivotal figure in classical music, whose innovations in symphonic and chamber music laid the groundwork for future composers like Mozart and Beethoven. The opening of the book sets the stage for a complex portrayal of Haydn, emphasizing the paradoxes within his character and career. Runciman introduces Haydn as both a revolutionary figure in music while simultaneously remaining grounded and unassuming in his personal life. The beginning discusses the musical landscape of Haydn's time, detailing the challenges and changes he navigated while cultivating his unique sound. It touches on the influence of folk music on his compositions and sketches an outline of his early life, including his schooling and the figures who mentored him. This introductory analysis aims to provide readers with an understanding of Haydn's formative experiences and musical achievements, paving the way for a deeper examination of his works that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Haydn, Joseph, 1732-1809
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13504 |
| Release Date |
Sep 20, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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