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Title: The Loves of Great Composers
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Loves of Great Composers" by Gustav Kobbé is a biographical account written in the early 20th century that explores the romantic relationships of some of the most beloved composers in history. The text delves into the intricate personal lives of these musical giants, emphasizing how their loves influenced and shaped their artistic genius. Featured figures include Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and Wagner, each accompanied by a portrayal of their significant others who played a role in their life and work. At the start of the book, Kobbé introduces the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, highlighting his deep love for his wife, Constance, through the correspondence exchanged between them. The narrative reflects on Mozart's struggles with fame and financial pressures, juxtaposed against the comfort he found in Constance's unwavering support. Kobbé captures the essence of their relationship, illustrating how her presence served as a source of solace during difficult times, ultimately leading to a poignant reflection on the intersections of love and creativity. Through the lens of early biographical anecdotes, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of love's profound impact on artistic expression across multiple composers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Kobbé, Gustav, 1857-1918
EBook No.: 18138
Published: Apr 10, 2006
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Subject: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
Subject: Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
Subject: Schumann, Robert, 1810-1856
Subject: Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Loves of Great Composers
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Loves of Great Composers" by Gustav Kobbé is a biographical account written in the early 20th century that explores the romantic relationships of some of the most beloved composers in history. The text delves into the intricate personal lives of these musical giants, emphasizing how their loves influenced and shaped their artistic genius. Featured figures include Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and Wagner, each accompanied by a portrayal of their significant others who played a role in their life and work. At the start of the book, Kobbé introduces the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, highlighting his deep love for his wife, Constance, through the correspondence exchanged between them. The narrative reflects on Mozart's struggles with fame and financial pressures, juxtaposed against the comfort he found in Constance's unwavering support. Kobbé captures the essence of their relationship, illustrating how her presence served as a source of solace during difficult times, ultimately leading to a poignant reflection on the intersections of love and creativity. Through the lens of early biographical anecdotes, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of love's profound impact on artistic expression across multiple composers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Kobbé, Gustav, 1857-1918
EBook No.: 18138
Published: Apr 10, 2006
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Subject: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
Subject: Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
Subject: Schumann, Robert, 1810-1856
Subject: Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.