Publisher's Synopsis
""Cesar Franck"" by Norman Demuth is a comprehensive biography of the French composer, Cesar Franck. The book delves into Franck's life, from his childhood in Belgium to his rise to fame as a composer and organist in Paris. It explores his musical education, his influences, and his unique style of composition, which incorporated elements of both traditional and modern music. The book also examines the various works that Franck composed throughout his career, including his famous Symphony in D minor, his organ music, and his chamber music. Demuth provides insights into Franck's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his relationships with other composers and musicians of his time. Overall, ""Cesar Franck"" is a thorough and engaging portrait of one of the most important composers of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
