Isbn: 9789372256987 (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: Some Musicians of Former Days by Romain Rolland, translated by Mary Blaiklock, is a reflective collection of biographical essays on great classical composers, including Palestrina, Lully, Bach, Handel, and Mozart. Rolland explores not only their musical achievements but also their inner lives, struggles, and spiritual depth. Written with warmth and insight, the book offers a humanistic and philosophical view of music history, portraying these figures as deeply connected to the cultural and emotional currents of their times. Blaiklock's faithful translation preserves Rolland's poetic and thoughtful style, making these timeless portraits accessible to English-speaking music lovers and scholars alike. About The Author: Romain Rolland (18661944) was a French Nobel Laureate known for his humanistic and idealistic writings. Admiring Gandhi and Tagore, he authored a biography of Gandhi and promoted theatre as a means of social change. Influenced by Rousseau, he envisioned a people's theatre celebrating revolutionary ideals. His global correspondence highlights his intellectual impact and enduring legacy and Mary Blaiklock (18411915) was a translated who introduced English readers to Romain Rolland's writings on music. Her translations, including Musicians of To-day and Some Musicians of Former Days, captured Rolland's insights into composers like Beethoven and Wagner. By making these philosophical and artistic reflections accessible, she enriched English-language music literature and deepened appreciation for classical music and its creators. The Title 'Some Musicians of Former Days written/authored/edited by Romain Rolland and Translator: Mary Blaiklock', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789372256987 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 390 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Music. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 390.…