Berlioz (Master Musicians Series)
Berlioz by Hugh MacDonald, published by J M Dent & Sons Ltd in 1982, is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the renowned composer Hector Berlioz. This first edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The book is structured into two main parts: the first delves into Berlioz’s life, including insights into his personality and character, while the second part examines his musical compositions, tracing his journey from a medical student in Paris to a key figure in French Romanticism.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of Berlioz’s music, highlighting significant periods in his career and the evolution of his style. The book includes 62 music examples, four line drawings, and eight pages of photographs, providing a rich visual context to the text. MacDonald also discusses Berlioz’s influence on other composers, offering a well-rounded perspective on his contributions to the world of music. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the biography of composers and the development of music in France during the 19th century.
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The first half of the book covers Berlioz’s life and contains a chapter on his personality and character.
In the second part all the known music is considered, from the time when Berlioz was a medical student discovering Parisian music in 1821, through the peak of Franch Romanticism in the 1830s, tot he serene compositions of his later ears. In a final chapter professor Macdonald examines the composer’s style as well as the influence he had on others.
Illustrated with 62 music examples, four line drawings and eight pages of photographs.
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