Portraits And Silhouettes Of Musicians (1897)

Portraits and Silhouettes of Musicians is a book written by Camille Bellaigue and published in 1897. The book features a collection of portraits and silhouettes of famous musicians from the 19th century, including composers, conductors, singers, and instrumentalists. Bellaigue, a French music critic and writer, provides short biographical sketches of each musician alongside their portrait or silhouette. The book includes well-known names such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Wagner, and Verdi, as well as lesser-known but influential figures from the time period.The portraits and silhouettes are accompanied by descriptions of the musicians' lives and work, providing insight into their personalities, creative processes, and contributions to the world of music. The book offers a glimpse into the musical world of the 19th century and serves as a valuable resource for music historians and enthusiasts alike.Overall, Portraits and Silhouettes of Musicians is a fascinating and informative book that captures the essence of some of the most important figures in classical music history.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.