Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie, II by Hector Berlioz

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Author Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
Title Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie, II
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Summary "Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie, II" by Hector Berlioz is a musical travelogue written in the mid-19th century. The work provides an insightful exploration of music, particularly focusing on Berlioz's experiences and observations related to key composers like Beethoven, Gluck, and Weber. The central themes revolve around Berlioz's journey as a composer and musician, including his interactions with the musical culture in Italy and the intricacies of musical competitions. The opening of the text sets the stage for Berlioz's narrative, as he reflects on the peculiarities of a musical composition competition he participated in. He delves into the absurd restrictions and standards set by the Institut de France, lamenting the inability to properly assess orchestral works when they are played on a piano. As he describes the process of participation and the subsequent judgments, Berlioz introduces a cast of characters from the artistic community, including his conversation with the insightful concierge, Pingard. This engaging mix of personal anecdotes and critiques on the art of music aims to captivate readers interested in both Berlioz's own journey and the broader discourse on music in that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies
Subject Music -- Germany
Subject Gluck, Christoph Willibald, Ritter von, 1714-1787
Subject Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826
Subject Music -- Italy
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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