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LoC No.: 20008863

Title: Musical Portraits : Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers

Contents: Wagner -- Strauss -- Moussorgsky -- Liszt -- Berlioz -- Franck -- Debussy -- Ravel -- Borodin -- Rimsky-Korsakoff -- Rachmaninoff -- Scriabine -- Strawinsky -- Mahler -- Reger -- Schoenberg -- Sibelius -- Loeffler -- Ornstein -- Bloch -- Appendix.

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Summary: "Musical Portraits: Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers" by Paul Rosenfeld is a critical exploration of the works and influences of notable composers written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the lives and musical contributions of composers such as Wagner and Strauss, offering insights into their stylistic developments and cultural significance in the context of their times. The focus is primarily on modern composers, examining how their musical narratives reflect broader social and historical themes. At the start of the work, Rosenfeld introduces Wagner, discussing his music as representative of the 19th century and the complex emotions it evokes—from triumph and grandeur to deep-seated longing and homesickness. He illustrates Wagner's profound impact on music worldwide, exploring themes of materialism and emotional yearning, while acknowledging the musical techniques that paved the way for future compositions. The opening sets a tone of deep analysis and appreciation for the composers, indicating the author's aim to articulate the nuances and legacies of these pivotal figures in music history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Rosenfeld, Paul, 1890-1946

EBook No.: 19557

Published: Oct 16, 2006

Downloads: 236

Language: English

Subject: Composers

Subject: Music -- 19th century -- History and criticism

Subject: Music -- 20th century -- History and criticism

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:19557:2 2006-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rosenfeld, Paul en urn:lccn:20008863 1
2025-08-05T11:57:15Z Musical Portraits : Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 20008863

Title: Musical Portraits : Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers

Contents: Wagner -- Strauss -- Moussorgsky -- Liszt -- Berlioz -- Franck -- Debussy -- Ravel -- Borodin -- Rimsky-Korsakoff -- Rachmaninoff -- Scriabine -- Strawinsky -- Mahler -- Reger -- Schoenberg -- Sibelius -- Loeffler -- Ornstein -- Bloch -- Appendix.

Credits: Produced by David Newman, Chuck Greif, Martin Pettit and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Musical Portraits: Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers" by Paul Rosenfeld is a critical exploration of the works and influences of notable composers written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the lives and musical contributions of composers such as Wagner and Strauss, offering insights into their stylistic developments and cultural significance in the context of their times. The focus is primarily on modern composers, examining how their musical narratives reflect broader social and historical themes. At the start of the work, Rosenfeld introduces Wagner, discussing his music as representative of the 19th century and the complex emotions it evokes—from triumph and grandeur to deep-seated longing and homesickness. He illustrates Wagner's profound impact on music worldwide, exploring themes of materialism and emotional yearning, while acknowledging the musical techniques that paved the way for future compositions. The opening sets a tone of deep analysis and appreciation for the composers, indicating the author's aim to articulate the nuances and legacies of these pivotal figures in music history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Rosenfeld, Paul, 1890-1946

EBook No.: 19557

Published: Oct 16, 2006

Downloads: 236

Language: English

Subject: Composers

Subject: Music -- 19th century -- History and criticism

Subject: Music -- 20th century -- History and criticism

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:19557:3 2006-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rosenfeld, Paul en urn:lccn:20008863 1