Autobiography of Hector Berlioz: Volume 2: Member of the Institute of France, from 1803 to 1869; Comprising his Travels in Italy, Germany, Russia, and England
Author:   Hector Berlioz ,  Rachel Holmes
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Autobiography of Hector Berlioz: Volume 2: Member of the Institute of France, from 1803 to 1869; Comprising his Travels in Italy, Germany, Russia, and England


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Hector Berlioz (1803–69) was one of the most original and colourful composers of his generation whose music was in many ways ahead of its time. He was also a respected journalist and critic. Begun in 1848, his celebrated Mémoires were completed by 1865 but published posthumously in 1870. They are the best-known of his writings and reflect the man - passionate, imaginative, idealistic, opinionated and witty - and give a fascinating, first-hand, insight into his life. He shares his uncompromising thoughts on his contemporaries and the musical establishment in France, writes candidly about his love affairs and engagingly on his music and travels. This first English translation from the original French, published in 1884, will appeal to the music lover and the general reader. Volume 2 (1842–65) includes an engaging account, assembled from previously published material and presented as letters to friends, of travels to Germany and Russia.

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Author:   Hector Berlioz ,  Rachel Holmes
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
ISBN:  

9781139057899


ISBN 10:   1139057898
Publication Date:   05 August 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Part I. First Visit to Germany (1841–2): 52. Brussels; 53. Stuttgart–Hechingen; 54. Mannheim–Weimar; 55. Leipzig; 56. Dresden; 57. Brunswick–Hamburg; 58. Berlin; 59. Berlin; 60. Berlin; 61. Hanover–Darmstadt; 62. I get up Freyschütz for the Opéra; 63. The horrors of Feuilleton writing; Part II. Second Visit to Germany (Austria–Bohemia–Hungary): 64. Vienna; 65. Vienna; 66. Pesth; 67. Prague; 68. Prague; 69. Prague; 70. Concert at Breslau; Part III. Russian Journey: 71. A musical courier; 72. Return to St. Petersburg; 73. My return; 74. Roqueplan and Duponchel, directors of the Opéra; 75. My father's death; 76. Death of my sister; Postscript; Supplement; The last chapter of all; Appendix.

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