02486cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500330014526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800330039552013310042853400450175965300370180465300280184165300310186965300400190065300360194065300320197665300440200885600430205299900170209518138UtSlPG20260610133425.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aKobbé, Gustav,d1857-191814aThe Loves of Great Composers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-04-10  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The Loves of Great Composers" by Gustav Kobbé is a biographical account written in the early 20th century that explores the romantic relationships of some of the most beloved composers in history. The text delves into the intricate personal lives of these musical giants, emphasizing how their loves influenced and shaped their artistic genius. Featured figures include Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and Wagner, each accompanied by a portrayal of their significant others who played a role in their life and work.  At the start of the book, Kobbé introduces the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, highlighting his deep love for his wife, Constance, through the correspondence exchanged between them. The narrative reflects on Mozart's struggles with fame and financial pressures, juxtaposed against the comfort he found in Constance's unwavering support. Kobbé captures the essence of their relationship, illustrating how her presence served as a source of solace during difficult times, ultimately leading to a poignant reflection on the intersections of love and creativity. Through the lens of early biographical anecdotes, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of love's profound impact on artistic expression across multiple composers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827  aLiszt, Franz, 1811-1886  aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883  aMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791  aChopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849  aSchumann, Robert, 1810-1856  aMendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-184740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18138  c59524d59524