Berlioz |
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| Author:
| Holoman, D. Kern |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-06778-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1989 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $38.00 |
Book Description:
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For three decades, beginning with the Symphonie fantastique composed in 1830, Berlioz and his music embodied the élan and exuberance of the Romantic era. This biography is a complete account of Berlioz's life, an acute analysis of his compositions and description of his work as conductor and critic, and a vivid picture of his musical world.
For three decades, beginning with the Symphonie fantastique composed in 1830, Berlioz and his music embodied the élan and exuberance of the Romantic era. This biography is a complete account of Berlioz's life, an acute analysis of his compositions and description of his work as conductor and critic, and a vivid picture of his musical world.