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LoC No.: 09031035
Title: Musiciens d'autrefois
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction: De la place de la musique dans l'histoire générale -- L'opéra avant l'opéra -- Le premier opéra joué à Paris: L'«Orfeo» de Luigi Rossi -- Notes sur Lully -- Gluck -- Grétry -- Mozart -- Supplément musical.
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http:
//dp.rastko.net);
produced from images available at the Internet Archive.
Summary: "Musiciens d'autrefois" by Romain Rolland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the history and significance of music, particularly focusing on opera and its evolution throughout different eras. The text is likely to appeal to those interested in music history, arts, and cultural analysis. At the start of "Musiciens d'autrefois," the author introduces the pivotal role music plays in the broader tapestry of history and culture. Rolland emphasizes the often-overlooked depth of musical history, positioning music as a vital expression of the human spirit that reflects societal values, emotions, and transformations. He critiques the historical narrative that has sidelined music in favor of more tangible arts, while establishing a connection between music and other art forms, highlighting how they influence one another. Rolland's examination urges readers to appreciate the intricate relationships between music, literature, and societal changes, setting the stage for a more thorough exploration of opera and its predecessors in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
EBook No.: 39687
Published: May 13, 2012
Downloads: 118
Language: French
Subject: Musicians
Subject: Opera
Subject: Composers
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09031035
Title: Musiciens d'autrefois
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction: De la place de la musique dans l'histoire générale -- L'opéra avant l'opéra -- Le premier opéra joué à Paris: L'«Orfeo» de Luigi Rossi -- Notes sur Lully -- Gluck -- Grétry -- Mozart -- Supplément musical.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http:
//dp.rastko.net);
produced from images available at the Internet Archive.
Summary: "Musiciens d'autrefois" by Romain Rolland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the history and significance of music, particularly focusing on opera and its evolution throughout different eras. The text is likely to appeal to those interested in music history, arts, and cultural analysis. At the start of "Musiciens d'autrefois," the author introduces the pivotal role music plays in the broader tapestry of history and culture. Rolland emphasizes the often-overlooked depth of musical history, positioning music as a vital expression of the human spirit that reflects societal values, emotions, and transformations. He critiques the historical narrative that has sidelined music in favor of more tangible arts, while establishing a connection between music and other art forms, highlighting how they influence one another. Rolland's examination urges readers to appreciate the intricate relationships between music, literature, and societal changes, setting the stage for a more thorough exploration of opera and its predecessors in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
EBook No.: 39687
Published: May 13, 2012
Downloads: 118
Language: French
Subject: Musicians
Subject: Opera
Subject: Composers
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.