{"product_id":"autobiography-of-hector-berlioz-member-of-the-institute-of-france-from-1803-to-1869-comprising-his-travels-in-italy-germany-russia-and-england-paperback-9781108031936","title":"Autobiography of Hector Berlioz; Member of the Institute of France, from 1803 to 1869; Comprising his Travels in Italy, Germany, Russia, and England (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108031936","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAutobiography of Hector Berlioz\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMember of the Institute of France, from 1803 to 1869; Comprising his Travels in Italy, Germany, Russia, and England\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBerlioz compiled his colourful and engaging Mémoires between 1848 and 1865. This reissue is of the 1884 first English translation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHector Berlioz (Author), Rachel Holmes (Translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108031936, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 June 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e424 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHector Berlioz (1803–69) was one of the most original and colourful composers of his generation whose music was in many ways ahead of its time. He was also a respected journalist and critic. Begun in 1848, his celebrated Mémoires were completed by 1865 but published posthumously in 1870. They are the best-known of his writings and reflect the man - passionate, imaginative, idealistic, opinionated and witty - and give a fascinating, first-hand, insight into his life. He shares his uncompromising thoughts on his contemporaries and the musical establishment in France, writes candidly about his love affairs and engagingly on his music and travels. This first English translation from the original French, published in 1884, will appeal to the music lover and the general reader. Volume 2 (1842–65) includes an engaging account, assembled from previously published material and presented as letters to friends, of travels to Germany and Russia.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. First Visit to Germany (1841–2): 52. Brussels\u003cbr\u003e 53. Stuttgart–Hechingen\u003cbr\u003e 54. Mannheim–Weimar\u003cbr\u003e 55. Leipzig\u003cbr\u003e 56. Dresden\u003cbr\u003e 57. Brunswick–Hamburg\u003cbr\u003e 58. Berlin\u003cbr\u003e 59. Berlin\u003cbr\u003e 60. Berlin\u003cbr\u003e 61. Hanover–Darmstadt\u003cbr\u003e 62. I get up Freyschütz for the Opéra\u003cbr\u003e 63. The horrors of Feuilleton writing\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Second Visit to Germany (Austria–Bohemia–Hungary): 64. Vienna\u003cbr\u003e 65. Vienna\u003cbr\u003e 66. Pesth\u003cbr\u003e 67. Prague\u003cbr\u003e 68. Prague\u003cbr\u003e 69. Prague\u003cbr\u003e 70. Concert at Breslau\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Russian Journey: 71. A musical courier\u003cbr\u003e 72. Return to St. Petersburg\u003cbr\u003e 73. My return\u003cbr\u003e 74. Roqueplan and Duponchel, directors of the Opéra\u003cbr\u003e 75. My father's death\u003cbr\u003e 76. Death of my sister\u003cbr\u003e Postscript\u003cbr\u003e Supplement\u003cbr\u003e The last chapter of all\u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Classical music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Classical music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Classical%20music%20%5Bc%201750%20to%20c%201830%5D%20%5BAVGC4%5D%22\"\u003ec 1750 to c 1830 AVGC4\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266029801752,"sku":"9781108031936","price":32.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108031936i.jpg?v=1694873671","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/autobiography-of-hector-berlioz-member-of-the-institute-of-france-from-1803-to-1869-comprising-his-travels-in-italy-germany-russia-and-england-paperback-9781108031936","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}