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100 1 _aScobey, Kathrine Lois
245 1 0 _aStories of Great Musicians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-08
505 0 _aJohn Sebastian Bach -- George Frederick Handel -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Francis Joseph Haydn -- Ludwig van Beethoven -- Felix Mendelssohn -- Frederick Chopin -- Robert Schumann -- Franz Peter Schubert -- Richard Wagner.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Karina Aleksandrova and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Stories of Great Musicians" by Kathrine Lois Scobey and Olive Brown Horne is an engaging collection of biographical sketches written in the early 20th century. The work traces the inspiring lives of renowned composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederick Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and others, illustrating their journeys and the impact they made on the world of music. This book aims to inspire young readers by presenting stories of hard work, talent, and perseverance among these great musicians. The opening of the book sets the tone with a preface that emphasizes the importance of lofty ideals and biography in education. It argues that studying the lives of great musicians can serve as a powerful motivator for children. Following this introduction, the authors delve into the life of Johann Sebastian Bach, vividly portraying how his musical legacy began with family influences and early struggles. They highlight significant moments from his childhood, like his clandestine copying of music from his brother's book, and formative experiences, such as his journeys to hear accomplished musicians and his evolving role as a performer and composer. The narrative style is accessible, ensuring that readers can appreciate both the challenges faced by these figures and the undying passion that drove them to succeed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMusicians -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aHorne, Olive Brown
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37353
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