02328cam a22003493u 4500 30021 UtSlPG 20260610133702.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19002165 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 ML Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 Correspondance inédite de Hector Berlioz, 1819-1868 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-18 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Correspondance inédite de Hector Berlioz, 1819-1868" by Hector Berlioz is a collection of letters written in the mid-19th century. This work gathers the personal correspondence of the renowned French composer, shedding light on his life, thoughts, and artistic struggles. The compilation is intended to provide insights into Berlioz's character and experiences, capturing the essence of his contributions to music and literature. The opening of the correspondence introduces the reader to the context of Berlioz's life, characterized by a tension between his ambitious artistic pursuits and the challenges he faced in gaining recognition, particularly in France. The letters recount significant events, including Berlioz's refusal of a prestigious position in Austria, which he believed would hinder his creative freedom in Paris. The text reflects on his feelings of isolation, as well as the admiration he received abroad, paralleling the contempt he often faced at home. Through these early letters, readers are invited into Berlioz’s world, marked by his passion for music, personal relationships, and the societal constraints he battled throughout his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Composers -- France -- Biography Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 -- Correspondence Composers -- France -- Correspondence Bernard, Daniel, 1842-1883 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30021 70869 70869