The Musical Journeys of Louis Spohr
The Musical Journeys of Louis Spohr

Author: Louis Spohr

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 1987-03-19

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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One of the great figures in the evolution of European music and the greatest German violinist of his time, Louis Spohr has been largely forgotten by the music world. This volume concentrates upon the journeys Spohr took as a young virtuoso, composer, and conductor to Russia, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, England, and France between 1800 and 1820, as well as his travels in Germany itself.

Manuel García
Manuel García

Author: James Radomski

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9780198163732

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This is the first comprehensive biography of one of opera history's most important personalities. Renowned Spanish tenor, successful singing teacher, prolific composer, and significant popularizer of Rossini and Mozart roles, Garc a was an influential figure in the international operatic scene of his time. Garc a's life is chronicled from his earliest operatic role years in Seville until his death in Paris in 1832, with substantial reference to previously undiscovered reviews and letters.

Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series

Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office

Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 1076

ISBN-13:

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Includes Part 1, Number 1: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - June)

Lives of the Great Composers 3e
Lives of the Great Composers 3e

Author: Harold C Schonberg

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1997-04

Total Pages: 664

ISBN-13: 9780393038576

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Schonberg brings the reader closer to an identification with the composers he discusses and thus closer to an understanding of their music. The book consequently places more emphasis on biographical details and less upon technical analysis of the music.