02578cam a22003493u 4500 19557 UtSlPG 20260610133445.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20008863 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Rosenfeld, Paul, 1890-1946 Musical Portraits : Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-10-16 Wagner -- Strauss -- Moussorgsky -- Liszt -- Berlioz -- Franck -- Debussy -- Ravel -- Borodin -- Rimsky-Korsakoff -- Rachmaninoff -- Scriabine -- Strawinsky -- Mahler -- Reger -- Schoenberg -- Sibelius -- Loeffler -- Ornstein -- Bloch -- Appendix. Produced by David Newman, Chuck Greif, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Musical Portraits: Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers" by Paul Rosenfeld is a critical exploration of the works and influences of notable composers written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the lives and musical contributions of composers such as Wagner and Strauss, offering insights into their stylistic developments and cultural significance in the context of their times. The focus is primarily on modern composers, examining how their musical narratives reflect broader social and historical themes. At the start of the work, Rosenfeld introduces Wagner, discussing his music as representative of the 19th century and the complex emotions it evokes—from triumph and grandeur to deep-seated longing and homesickness. He illustrates Wagner's profound impact on music worldwide, exploring themes of materialism and emotional yearning, while acknowledging the musical techniques that paved the way for future compositions. The opening sets a tone of deep analysis and appreciation for the composers, indicating the author's aim to articulate the nuances and legacies of these pivotal figures in music history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Composers Music -- 19th century -- History and criticism Music -- 20th century -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19557 60930 60930