Hector Berlioz (1803–69) was one of the most original and colourful composers of his generation whose music was in many ways ahead of its time. He was also a respected journalist and critic. Begun in 1848, his celebrated Mémoires were completed by 1865 but published posthumously in 1870. They are the best-known of his writings and reflect the man - passionate, imaginative, idealistic, opinionated and witty - and give a fascinating, first-hand, insight into his life. He shares his uncompromising thoughts on his contemporaries and the musical establishment in France, writes candidly about his love affairs and engagingly on his music and travels. This first English translation from the original French, published in 1884, will appeal to the music lover and the general reader. Volume 1 (1803–41) includes his childhood in the Isère, studies in Paris, struggles to establish himself and travels in Italy during 1831–2.
| ISBN: | 9781108031929 |
| Publication date: | 2nd June 2011 |
| Author: | Hector Berlioz |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 358 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - Music |
| Genres: |
Autobiography: historical, political and military Art music, orchestral and formal music |
Hector Berlioz (1803–69) was one of the most original and colourful composers of his generation whose music was in many ways ahead of its time. He was also a respected journalist and critic. Begun in 1848, his celebrated Mémoires were completed by 1865 but published posthumously in 1870. They are the best-known of his writings and reflect the man - passionate, imaginative, idealistic, opinionated and witty - and give a fascinating, first-hand, insight into his life. He shares his uncompromising thoughts on his contemporaries and the musical establishment in France, writes candidly about his love affairs and engagingly on his music and travels. This first English translation from the original French, published in 1884, will appeal to the music lover and the general reader. Volume 1 (1803–41) includes his childhood in the Isère, studies in Paris, struggles to establish himself and travels in Italy during 1831–2.
Autobiography of Hector Berlioz: Volume 1 features in the following genres: Autobiography: historical, political and military, Art music, orchestral and formal music
Autobiography of Hector Berlioz: Volume 1 is available in Paperback
Autobiography of Hector Berlioz: Volume 1 was written by Hector Berlioz and published by Cambridge University Press
Autobiography of Hector Berlioz: Volume 1 has 358 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Library Collection - Music series
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