Publisher's Synopsis
Letters of Distinguished Musicians: Gluck, Haydn, P. E. Bach, Weber, Mendelssohn is a collection of letters written by some of the most prominent musicians of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book was compiled and edited by Ludwig Nohl and was originally published in 1867.The book includes letters from Christoph Willibald Gluck, Franz Joseph Haydn, Johann Sebastian Bach's son, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Carl Maria von Weber, and Felix Mendelssohn. The letters offer a unique insight into the lives and thoughts of these famous composers and musicians, as they discuss their work, their personal lives, and their relationships with other musicians.The letters are presented in their original language, with English translations provided by Nohl. The book also includes biographical information about each of the musicians, as well as a preface by Nohl, in which he discusses the importance of these letters in understanding the history of music.Overall, Letters of Distinguished Musicians: Gluck, Haydn, P. E. Bach, Weber, Mendelssohn is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music and the lives of some of its most celebrated figures.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.
