Life and Letters of Louis Moreau Gottschalk (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Octavia Hensel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0243329970 ISBN 13 : 9780243329977

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the private life behind a legendary virtuoso through intimate family letters and memoirs.

This nonfiction work surveys the life of Louis Moreau Gottschalk through personal correspondence and recollections. It presents a window into his character—his generosity, tenderness, humor, and how family bonds shaped his art—alongside the public milestones of his career as a pianist and composer.

The narrative blends excerpts from letters, recollections of friends and family, and contextual commentary to illuminate the man behind the music. It traces moments of triumph, struggle, and daily life, offering a humane portrait that complements performances and scores with a human heartbeat.

• See how family ties, gratitude, and kindness influenced Gottschalk’s choices and career.
• Explore firsthand voices that reveal his character, habits, and the world he moved in.
• Understand the balance of private life and public fame in 19th-century musical life.
• Get a sense of the era through personal anecdotes, notes, and reflections.

Ideal for readers of musical biographies and fans of 19th-century American music.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0243329970
• ISBN 13: 9780243329977
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 221
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