Famous Composers

Famous Composers by Nathan Haskell Dole is a comprehensive book that delves into the lives and works of some of the most renowned composers in history. The book covers a wide range of composers from different eras, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Wagner, among others. It provides detailed biographies of each composer, highlighting their early life, education, musical influences, and major works. The book also includes a discussion of the historical and cultural context in which each composer lived and worked, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their music. Additionally, the book features numerous musical examples and illustrations, allowing readers to explore the music of these composers in greater depth. Overall, Famous Composers is an excellent resource for anyone interested in classical music and the lives of the great composers who created it.1891. The American author Dole offers biographical sketches of 33 composers including: Bach, Handel; Haydn; Mozart; Beethoven; Rossini; Schubert; Chopin; Medelssohn; Schumann; Liszt; Wagner; Verdi; Franck; Saint-Saens; Tchaikovsky; Dvorak; Grieg; Debussy; and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.