The Love Affairs Of Great Musicians V2

""The Love Affairs of Great Musicians V2"" is a book written by Rupert Hughes that explores the romantic lives of some of the most famous composers and musicians throughout history. This volume is the second in a series and delves into the personal relationships of luminaries such as Beethoven, Chopin, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky. The author presents a detailed and engaging account of their loves, infatuations, and heartbreaks, weaving together historical facts and anecdotes to create a vivid portrait of each musician's romantic life. From Beethoven's unrequited love for his ""Immortal Beloved"" to Wagner's scandalous affair with Cosima Liszt, this book offers an intimate look at the private lives of these great artists. Whether you are a music lover or simply interested in the lives of famous figures, ""The Love Affairs of Great Musicians V2"" is a fascinating read that sheds light on the complex and often tumultuous relationships of some of the most celebrated musicians in history.The great Antonio Stradivari, however, began his love-making like David Copperfield, by falling in love with a woman ten years his senior, when he was only seventeen. She was Francesca Capra; her husband had been assassinated three years before, leaving her a child. The boy Stradivari and the widow were married July 4, 1667, and on December 23d, a daughter named Julia was born. Francesca bore Stradivari six children. Her second child was a son named after her, Francesco; but Francesco died in infancy, and the name, in spite of the omen, was given to the next son, who followed his father's profession, but never married.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.