The Lives Of Haydn And Mozart: With Observations On Metastasio And On The Present State Of Music In France And Italy (1818)

By L a C Bombet

Book Overview

The Lives of Haydn and Mozart: With Observations on Metastasio and on the Present State of Music in France and Italy is a book written by L. A. C. Bombet and published in 1818. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of two of the greatest composers of classical music, Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In addition to biographical information, the book also includes observations on the state of music in France and Italy during the time period. The author offers insights into the works of the Italian poet and librettist Pietro Metastasio, who was highly influential in the development of opera during the 18th century. The book is written in a scholarly style, with detailed analysis of the composers' music and historical context. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the lives and works of Haydn and Mozart, as well as the broader cultural and musical landscape of Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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: 1165132028
• ISBN13: 9781165132027
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"