Edouard Remenyi: Musician, Litterateur, And Man (1906)

By Gwendolyn Dunlevy Kelley and George P. Upton

Book Overview

Edouard Remenyi: Musician, Litterateur, And Man is a biographical book written by Gwendolyn Kelley Hack and published in 1906. The book is about the life and career of Edouard Remenyi, a Hungarian violinist, composer, and music teacher who lived from 1830 to 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Remenyi's life, starting with his childhood in Hungary and his early musical training. It then follows his career as a touring musician, both in Europe and the United States, where he achieved great success and earned a reputation as a virtuoso violinist. In addition to his musical accomplishments, the book also explores Remenyi's literary interests and his friendships with prominent writers and artists of his time, such as Mark Twain and Richard Wagner. It delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his political views, which were often controversial.Overall, Edouard Remenyi: Musician, Litterateur, And Man provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a talented and complex individual who made significant contributions to the world of music and art.An Appreciation, With Sketches Of His Life And Artistic Career, By Friends And Contemporaries, To Which Are Added Critical Review Of His Playing And Selections From His Literary Papers And Correspondence.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: 1164628275
• ISBN13: 9781164628279
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"