The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 By: Rupert Hughes (1872-1956) |
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The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 by Rupert Hughes is a fascinating and entertaining exploration of the romantic lives of some of the most renowned composers and musicians in history. Hughes delves into the personal relationships, scandals, and heartbreaks of these musical geniuses, shedding light on the human side of these often idolized figures.
The book is well-researched and filled with intriguing anecdotes and details about the love lives of these great musicians. Hughes brings these historical figures to life, painting a vivid picture of the passion, drama, and conflicts that shaped their personal relationships.
While the subject matter may not be for everyone, fans of classical music and biographies will likely appreciate the deep dive into the love affairs of these iconic musicians. Overall, The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 is a well-written and engrossing read that sheds new light on the private lives of some of the world's most beloved composers and musicians. OF GREAT MUSICIANS By RUPERT HUGHES Author of "Contemporary American Composers," "The Musical Guide", etc. ILLUSTRATED VOLUME II. 1903 CONTENTS CHAPTER I. FRANZ LISZT II. RICHARD WAGNER III. TSCHAIKOVSKI, THE WOMAN DREADER IV. THE HEART OF A VIOLINIST V. AN OMNIBUS CHAPTER VI. ROBERT SCHUMANN AND CLARA WIECK VII. MUSICIANS AS LOVERS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS MISS SMITHSON Frontispiece FRANZ LISZT GEORGE SAND, FROM THE PORTRAIT BY L. COLAMATTA PRINCESS CAROLYNE VON SAYN WITTGENSTEIN AND CHILD RICHARD WAGNER RICHARD AND COSIMA WAGNER RICHARD WAGNER AT BAYREUTH DÉSIRÉE ARTÔT LOUIS SPOHR NICOLO PAGANINI HENRIETTA SONTAG MADAME MALIBRAN GEOFFREY RUDEL MARTIN LUTHER AND CATHERINA VON BORA MUZIO CLEMENTI HECTOR BERLIOZ CHARLES GOUNOD GIOACCHINO A. ROSSINI OLYMPE PELISSIER, AS "JUDITH" IN THE PAINTING BY VERNET GIUSEPPE VERDI FRANZ SCHUBERT ROBERT SCHUMANN CLARA WIECK, AT THE AGE OF FOURTEEN CLARA AND ROBERT SCHUMANN CLARA (WIECK) SCHUMANN THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF GREAT MUSICIANS VOLUME II. CHAPTER I. FRANZ LISZT "Liszt, or the Art of Running after Women." NIETSCHE. Liszt's life was so lengthy and so industriously amorous, that it is possible only to float along over the peaks, to touch only the high points... Continue reading book >>
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