Publisher's Synopsis
""From Rome to the End: Letters of Franz Liszt V2"" is a collection of letters written by the renowned composer and pianist Franz Liszt during the later years of his life. The letters span from 1861 to 1886 and cover a wide range of topics, including his travels throughout Europe, his relationships with other musicians and artists, his thoughts on music and art, and his personal life.The book is edited and compiled by La Mara, a German writer and musicologist who was a close friend of Liszt. Through her editing and commentary, readers gain insight into the life and mind of one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century.The letters in this volume are particularly significant as they cover the later years of Liszt's life, a time when he was less active as a performer but still deeply engaged with music and the arts. They also provide a glimpse into the personal relationships and struggles that Liszt faced during this time, including his relationship with his daughter Cosima, who later became the wife of composer Richard Wagner.Overall, ""From Rome to the End: Letters of Franz Liszt V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Franz Liszt, as well as the broader cultural and artistic milieu of the late 19th century.The four scores of the Beethoven Symphonies, of which you advised me in your friendly letter, reached me yesterday. My eyes are meanwhile revelling and delighting in all the glories of the splendid edition, and after Easter I shall set to work. Nothing shall be wanting on my part, in the way of goodwill and industry, to fulfil your commission to the best of my power. A pianoforte arrangement of these creations must, indeed, expect to remain a very poor and far-off approximation. How instil into the transitory hammers of the Piano breath and soul, resonance and power, fulness and inspiration, color and accent?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.
