Music And The Romantic Movement In France

By Arthur Ware Locke

Book Overview

""Music and the Romantic Movement in France"" is a book written by Arthur Ware Locke in 1920. The book explores the relationship between music and the Romantic movement in France during the 19th century. It delves into the various musical genres that emerged during this period, including opera, symphonies, and chamber music, and how they were influenced by the Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the supernatural.The book also examines the lives and works of prominent French composers such as Hector Berlioz, Camille Saint-Sa�����ns, and Jules Massenet, and how they contributed to the development of Romantic music in France. It provides a detailed analysis of their compositions, their musical techniques, and how they incorporated Romantic themes into their music.In addition, the book discusses the social and cultural context of Romantic music in France, including the role of music in French society, the impact of political and social upheavals on musical trends, and the influence of literature and art on musical composition.Overall, ""Music and the Romantic Movement in France"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the relationship between music and the Romantic movement in France, providing a valuable resource for music scholars and enthusiasts alike.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: 1165597446
• ISBN13: 9781165597444
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"