Souvenirs d'un musicien by Adolphe Adam

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Author Adam, Adolphe, 1803-1856
Title Souvenirs d'un musicien
précédés de notes biographiques écrites par lui même
Note Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Notes biographiques -- Boïeldieu -- Le clavecin de Marie-Antoinette -- Hérold -- Les concerts d'amateurs -- Les musiciens de Paris -- De l'origine de l'opéra en France -- L'Armide de Lully -- Un début en province -- Le violon de fer-blanc -- Un musicien du XVIIIe siècle [Rameau] -- Une conspiration sous Louis XVIII -- J.-J. Rousseau musicien -- Dalayrac.
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Summary "Souvenirs d'un musicien" by Adolphe Adam is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of the author, a musician and composer, as he reflects on his origins, education, and experiences in the world of music. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Adam provides insights into the musical scene of his time, including his relationships with other musicians and the dynamics of the artistic community. The opening of the book begins with biographical notes written by Adam himself, detailing his early life growing up in Paris, the influence of his father—a prominent piano teacher—and his struggles in education. He recalls his reluctance to learn traditional subjects, preferring to play music freely, and describes his gradual entry into the world of music through different institutions, friendships, and formative experiences. The narrative establishes a backdrop of the cultural and musical currents of the time, leading into Adam's ambitions and the challenges he faced in pursuit of his musical career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Musicians -- France
Subject Music -- France
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EBook-No. 60806
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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