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Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy

Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy

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Fiction AnthologiesClassical MusicFrench History

ISBN10: 1163169439
ISBN13: 9781163169438
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy is a biography of the French composer Hector Berlioz, written by Herbert F. Peyser. The book explores Berlioz's life and career, from his childhood in rural France to his rise as one of the most innovative and influential composers of the Romantic era. Peyser delves into Berlioz's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women and his struggles with depression and addiction. The book also provides detailed analyses of Berlioz's major works, including the Symphonie fantastique and the opera Les Troyens. Throughout the book, Peyser highlights Berlioz's unique musical style and his contributions to the development of orchestration and program music. Overall, Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy offers a comprehensive portrait of a complex and fascinating figure in the history of classical music.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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