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100 1 _aPaine, John Knowles,
_d1839-1906
245 1 0 _aFamous composers and their works, Vol. 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-29
508 _aRichard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Famous Composers and their Works, Vol. 3" edited by John Knowles Paine, Theodore Thomas, and Karl Klauser is a collection of biographical sketches focusing on notable composers and their music, written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the lives and contributions of significant composers, providing insights into their artistic journeys and notable compositions. The book likely aims to celebrate the composers' legacies while educating readers about their works. The opening of the volume introduces Joseph Joachim Raff, detailing his early life, education, and struggles before he ultimately finds success in music. It recounts how Raff, despite a lack of formal training and financial challenges, pursued his passion for composition, gaining recognition through the support of established composers like Mendelssohn and Liszt. The narrative highlights key moments in Raff’s career, such as his significant works and collaborations, and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his musical contributions throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMusicians
653 _aMusic -- History and criticism
700 1 _aKlauser, Karl,
_d1823-1905
700 1 _aThomas, Theodore,
_d1835-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72822
999 _c113547
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