Stephen Heller: His Life And Works (1877)

By Robert Brown Borthwick and Hippolyte Barbedette

Book Overview

Stephen Heller: His Life and Works is a biography written by Hippolyte Barbedette in 1877. The book details the life of Stephen Heller, a Hungarian pianist and composer who lived from 1813 to 1888. The biography covers Heller's early life in Hungary, his studies in Vienna, and his eventual move to Paris, where he became a prominent figure in the music scene. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of Heller's musical works, including his piano compositions, chamber music, and operas. Barbedette offers critical commentary on Heller's style and technique, as well as his contributions to the development of Romantic music. Throughout the biography, Barbedette draws on primary sources such as letters and personal accounts to provide a comprehensive portrait of Heller's life and work. The book also includes several illustrations and musical examples to help readers understand Heller's music in greater detail. Overall, Stephen Heller: His Life and Works is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and music of this important 19th-century composer.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: 1164841165
• ISBN13: 9781164841166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"