Mendelssohn (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Stratton, Stephen Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440086680 ISBN 13 : 9781440086687

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Felix Mendelssohn: The Composer's Journey is a clear, chronological portrait of a key 19th‑century musician and the world he helped shape.

This biography traces Mendelssohn’s life from his family background and early training to his rise as a composer, conductor, and influential educator.

Across chapters, the book weaves together the personal story of Mendelssohn with the music, performances, and institutions that defined his era. It covers his public debuts, major works, and the roles he played at Leipzig, London, Birmingham, and beyond, including his work with the Gewandhaus Concerts and the Conservatorium. Readers will encounter the relationships, travels, and cultural currents that framed his art, from Goethe and Moscheles to the history of Bach’s music revived in the 19th century.
You’ll experience:

• A detailed, milestone‑driven narrative of Mendelssohn’s life and music, from birth to late career
• Inside looks at landmark performances, premieres, and festivals that shaped the composer’s reputation
• How Mendelssohn balanced composing, conducting, and teaching, and his influence on German and international music
• Context about his family, colleagues, patrons, and the musical world of 19th‑century Europe

Ideal for readers of music history, biographies of composers, and anyone curious about the life behind cherished works like Elijah and the orchestral and choral tradition he helped expand.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Although so much has been written concerning Mendelssohn, the chief part lies in the Recollections or Reminiscences of this or that individual; therefore, the reader desirous of studying the subject of Mendelssohn and his works must gather together a small library for the purpose. The present is an attempt to exhibit the whole in a concise form, with a close adherence to facts, rather than the portrayal of an ideal. I am indebted to almost the whole of the Mendelssohn literature, as detailed in the Bibliography, the quotations in every case being from the English editions. Dates those milestones of history have been verified by reference to periodicals of the time, and in this respect the present publication may be found useful. Messrs.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440086680
• ISBN 13: 9781440086687
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 338
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