Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Musician His Life And Letters (1915)

Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Musician: His Life and Letters (1915) is a biography of the British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, written by W.C. Berwick Sayers. The book explores Coleridge-Taylor's life, from his childhood in London to his rise to fame as a composer and conductor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sayers delves into Coleridge-Taylor's musical education, his early compositions, and his collaborations with other musicians and artists. The book also provides a detailed analysis of some of Coleridge-Taylor's most famous works, including his cantata Hiawatha's Wedding Feast and his African Suite. In addition to the biographical material, the book includes a selection of Coleridge-Taylor's letters, which offer insight into his personal life and creative process. Overall, Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Musician: His Life and Letters is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Britain's most celebrated composers.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.