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100 1 _aKobbé, Gustav,
_d1857-1918
245 1 4 _aThe Loves of Great Composers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
653 _aLiszt, Franz, 1811-1886
653 _aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883
653 _aMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
653 _aChopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
653 _aSchumann, Robert, 1810-1856
653 _aMendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18138
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