Memoirs Of An Artist: An Autobiography (1895)

By Charles Gounod and Annette E Crocker

Book Overview

Memoirs Of An Artist: An Autobiography is a book written by Charles Gounod, a French composer who is best known for his operas, including Faust and Romeo et Juliette. The book was first published in 1895 and is a personal account of Gounod's life and career in the world of music.In the book, Gounod shares his experiences growing up in Paris, studying music at the Paris Conservatory, and his early struggles to establish himself as a composer. He also provides insights into his creative process and how he developed his unique style of music.Throughout the book, Gounod discusses his relationships with other famous musicians and artists of his time, including Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner, and Victor Hugo. He also shares anecdotes about his performances and collaborations with singers and conductors.Memoirs Of An Artist: An Autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential composers of the 19th century. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of opera and classical music during this time period and is a must-read for anyone interested in the arts.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: 1166303217
• ISBN13: 9781166303211
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"