Famous Composers

By Nathan Haskell Dole

Book Overview

Famous Composers is a comprehensive book written by Nathan Haskell Dole that provides an in-depth look at the lives and works of some of the most renowned composers in history. The book covers a wide range of composers from different eras, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Wagner, among others. It provides a detailed account of their personal lives, their musical education, and their contributions to the world of music. The book also includes musical analyses and discussions of their most famous works, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their compositions. With its engaging writing style and extensive research, Famous Composers is an excellent resource for anyone interested in classical music and the lives of the great composers who shaped it.1891. The American author Dole offers biographical sketches of 33 composers including: Bach, Handel; Haydn; Mozart; Beethoven; Rossini; Schubert; Chopin; Medelssohn; Schumann; Liszt; Wagner; Verdi; Franck; Saint-Saens; Tchaikovsky; Dvorak; Grieg; Debussy; and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 141792859X
• ISBN13: 9781417928590
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 3.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"