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Camilla: A Tale of a Violin, Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso (1874)

Camilla: A Tale of a Violin, Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso (1874)

Barnard, Charles P.

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19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesClassical Music

ISBN10: 116416001X
ISBN13: 9781164160014
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Camilla: A Tale of a Violin is a biographical novel written by Charles Barnard and first published in 1874. The book tells the story of Camilla Urso, a renowned violinist who was born in France in 1842 and began playing the violin at a very young age. The novel follows her life from childhood to adulthood, chronicling her struggles and triumphs as she becomes one of the most celebrated musicians of her time.As a child, Camilla shows a natural talent for music and is encouraged by her parents to pursue a career as a musician. She begins studying the violin under the tutelage of some of the most renowned teachers in France, and quickly gains a reputation as a prodigy. Despite facing many challenges as a young woman in a male-dominated field, Camilla perseveres and becomes a trailblazer for women in classical music.Throughout the novel, Barnard provides vivid descriptions of Camilla's performances and the music she plays, as well as the cultural and social context in which she lived. He also explores the personal relationships in Camilla's life, including her friendships with other musicians and her romantic entanglements.Overall, Camilla: A Tale of a Violin is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman and a vivid depiction of the world of classical music in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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