Music and Manners in France and Germany:

Klappentext A fascinating eyewitness account from 1841 of the state of musical culture in France and Germany. Zusammenfassung This three-volume book! first published in 1841! originated in a journal written by the music critic Chorley while travelling in Europe. His aim was to 'illustrate the present state of theatrical! orchestral! and chamber music abroad'. Volume 3 describes visits to Leipzig! Dresden! Nuremburg and Paris. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I. Parisian Authorities: 2. French critics - the enthusiasts; 3. M. Liszt; 4. The conservatoire; Part II. The Leipsic Fair: 1. The concerts; 2. Traces of Bach; Part III. Two Visits to Dresden; 1. The opera and its environs; 2. Organ-playing; Notes on Nuremburg; Part IV. Parisian Contrasts: 1. Sunday morning; 2. The palace and the people.

Product details

• Authors: Henry Fothe Chorley, Henry Fothergill Chorley, Chorley Henry Fothergill
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.07.2009
• EAN: 9781108001915
• ISBN: 978-1-108-00191-5
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Music; Music and Manners in France and Germany 3 Volume Paperback Set
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries