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Title: La vie de Rossini, tome II

Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "La vie de Rossini, tome II" by Stendhal is a biographical account written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on the life and artistic contributions of the composer Gioachino Rossini, delving into theatrical performances and highlighting various operatic works, such as "Cenerentola." Stendhal's observations provide insights into Rossini's musical style and the public's reception of his creations, presenting a distinct analysis of themes and characters within his operas. At the start of this volume, the author recounts his experience attending a performance of "Cenerentola" in Trieste, where he reflects on the quality of the singing and staging while grappling with his personal disappointment regarding the music's emotional resonance. He discusses how the opera's themes of vanity and social dynamics evoke a sense of detachment for him, contrasting the audience's joyous reaction. Stendhal articulates his views on music's ability to convey emotions, emphasizing that it should aspire to reach a "beau idéal." As he critiques the work's connection to societal vanity and offers introspective comments on Rossini's artistic choices, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the composer's legacy within the broader context of musical culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842

EBook No.: 30978

Published: Jan 15, 2010

Downloads: 91

Language: French

Subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868

Subject: Composers -- Italy -- Biography

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: La vie de Rossini, tome II

Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "La vie de Rossini, tome II" by Stendhal is a biographical account written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on the life and artistic contributions of the composer Gioachino Rossini, delving into theatrical performances and highlighting various operatic works, such as "Cenerentola." Stendhal's observations provide insights into Rossini's musical style and the public's reception of his creations, presenting a distinct analysis of themes and characters within his operas. At the start of this volume, the author recounts his experience attending a performance of "Cenerentola" in Trieste, where he reflects on the quality of the singing and staging while grappling with his personal disappointment regarding the music's emotional resonance. He discusses how the opera's themes of vanity and social dynamics evoke a sense of detachment for him, contrasting the audience's joyous reaction. Stendhal articulates his views on music's ability to convey emotions, emphasizing that it should aspire to reach a "beau idéal." As he critiques the work's connection to societal vanity and offers introspective comments on Rossini's artistic choices, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the composer's legacy within the broader context of musical culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842

EBook No.: 30978

Published: Jan 15, 2010

Downloads: 91

Language: French

Subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868

Subject: Composers -- Italy -- Biography

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.