Anecdotes of Great Musicians

By W Francis Gates

Book Overview

""Anecdotes of Great Musicians"" by W. Francis Gates is a collection of entertaining and informative stories about some of the most famous composers and performers in classical music history. From Mozart to Beethoven, Bach to Chopin, and many others, this book offers a glimpse into the lives and personalities of these musical geniuses through a wide range of anecdotes and stories. Each chapter focuses on a particular musician, providing a brief biography and then delving into various anecdotes that shed light on their quirks, habits, and creative processes. Some stories are humorous, while others are poignant or inspiring, but all offer a unique perspective on the lives and works of these great musicians. Whether you are a classical music enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about the people behind the music, ""Anecdotes of Great Musicians"" is a fascinating and enjoyable read.1897. Within this book, the reader will find three hundred anecdotes and biographical sketches of famous composers and performers. The author attempted to cull from the mass of material that came to notice such anecdotes that have two features; that being characteristic of the person referred to, and that of possessing sufficient interest; and in this re-narration, the author incorporated such bits of musical information, along biographical and historical lines, as came to mind at the time of writing, but allowed this feature to be secondary to the main idea of the work. It is hoped the reader may find interesting anecdotes, they may also incidentally find that which is of more permanent value.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162607882
• ISBN13: 9781162607887
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"