Project Gutenberg 2006-01-04 Public domain in the USA. 347 Ferris, George T. (George Titus) 1840 Ferris, George Titus The Great German Composers Bach -- Handel -- Gluck -- Haydn -- Mozart -- Beethoven -- Schubert, Schumann, and Franz -- Chopin -- Weber -- Mendelssohn -- Richard Wagner. Produced by David Widger "The Great German Composers" by George T. Ferris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book provides sketches and insights into the lives and contributions of key figures in German music history, focusing on composers such as Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, and others. The work serves as an exploration of the musical landscape of Germany, shedding light on significant artistic epochs and the influential composers who shaped the development of music during these times. The opening of the book introduces Johann Sebastian Bach as the "father of modern music," emphasizing his profound influence on subsequent composers and the foundations of Western music. It touches upon Bach's humble beginnings, his education, and his unique contributions to various musical forms. The narrative highlights Bach's extensive lineage of musicianship and his role in the burgeoning musical renaissance in Germany. The text also discusses Bach's notable collaborations and rivalries, setting the stage for a detailed examination of his life and legacy that continues with the subsequent composers in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Musicians -- Germany ML Text Germany Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: Music 328226 2025-07-07T11:26:11.775684 text/html 320098 2006-01-04T14:34:18 text/html 342407 2025-07-07T11:26:17.242686 application/epub+zip 348873 2025-07-07T11:26:13.465658 application/epub+zip 203278 2025-07-07T11:26:12.391691 application/epub+zip 509808 2025-07-07T11:26:20.202657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 491563 2025-07-07T11:26:16.601675 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301296 2022-09-08T11:15:02.167650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310835 2025-07-07T11:26:11.279664 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310608 2006-01-04T14:34:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310634 2006-01-04T14:34:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20915 2025-07-07T11:26:20.326687 application/rdf+xml 13122 2025-07-07T11:26:12.887667 image/jpeg 3756 2025-07-07T11:26:12.638703 image/jpeg 122622 2006-01-04T14:35:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 267182 2006-01-04T14:35:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 122501 2006-01-04T14:35:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 336909 2025-07-07T11:26:11.807751 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog