Musical Memories

Musical Memories: My Recollections Of Celebrities Of The Half Century, 1850-1900 is a book written by George Putnam Upton and published in 1908. The book is a collection of the author's personal recollections of various famous musicians and composers from the 19th century. Upton was a music critic and journalist who had the opportunity to meet and interact with many notable figures in the music industry during his career. The book covers a wide range of musicians and composers, including Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi, and Johannes Brahms. Upton provides detailed descriptions of their personalities, musical styles, and performances, as well as anecdotes and stories about his own interactions with them. In addition to the famous composers and musicians, Upton also writes about lesser-known figures in the music industry, such as music publishers and instrument makers. He also includes chapters on the history of music in America and the development of music education in the United States. Overall, Musical Memories: My Recollections Of Celebrities Of The Half Century, 1850-1900 provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of music in the 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a respected music critic and journalist.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.