The Life Of Hector Berlioz (1903)

The Life of Hector Berlioz is a biography written by the French composer Hector Berlioz himself in 1903. The book details his life from his childhood in France to his rise as a prominent composer and conductor in the 19th century. Berlioz discusses his struggles with poverty, his education, and his love life, including his marriage to actress Harriet Smithson. The book also includes descriptions of his musical works and performances, as well as his interactions with other notable musicians of the time, such as Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner. This autobiography provides a unique insight into the life and mind of one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era.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.