02442cam a22003133u 4500 30978 UtSlPG 20260610133715.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 ML Stendhal, 1783-1842 La vie de Rossini, tome II Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-15 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "La vie de Rossini, tome II" by Stendhal is a biographical account written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on the life and artistic contributions of the composer Gioachino Rossini, delving into theatrical performances and highlighting various operatic works, such as "Cenerentola." Stendhal's observations provide insights into Rossini's musical style and the public's reception of his creations, presenting a distinct analysis of themes and characters within his operas. At the start of this volume, the author recounts his experience attending a performance of "Cenerentola" in Trieste, where he reflects on the quality of the singing and staging while grappling with his personal disappointment regarding the music's emotional resonance. He discusses how the opera's themes of vanity and social dynamics evoke a sense of detachment for him, contrasting the audience's joyous reaction. Stendhal articulates his views on music's ability to convey emotions, emphasizing that it should aspire to reach a "beau idéal." As he critiques the work's connection to societal vanity and offers introspective comments on Rossini's artistic choices, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the composer's legacy within the broader context of musical culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868 Composers -- Italy -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30978 71824 71824