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Lifetime: 1886 - 1953 Passed: ≈ 71 years ago

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Herbert Francis Peyser

Books by Herbert Francis Peyser

George Frideric Handel Cover image

George Frideric Handel

Biography Music
Autobiography Music

Handel’s long career resembles a gigantic tapestry, so bewilderingly crowded with detail, so filled with turmoil and vicissitude, with vast achievements, extremes of good and ill fortune, and unending comings and goings that any attempt to force even...

Johann Sebastian Bach  Cover image

Johann Sebastian Bach

Biography Music
Autobiography Life Aims Music

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his orchestral music such as the Brandenburg Concertos; instrumental compositions such as the Cello Suites; keyboard works such as the Goldberg Varia...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  Cover image

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Biography Music
Mankind Creativity Autobiography Success Life Music

Mozart’s earthly career was so poignantly short yet so filled with incalculable achievement that the author of this booklet finds himself confronted with an impossible task. He has, consequently, preferred to outline as best he could in the space at...

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Schubert And His Works

Non-Fiction Reference work Biography Music
Creativity Biography Romanticism Songs Music History Composer Classical Music Piano Schubert Symphony Chamber Music Austrian Music

This short volume provides an overview of Franz Schubert's life and works, offering a glimpse into his prolific creativity and musical genius. It focuses on his key compositions, including symphonies, piano pieces, chamber music, and songs, highlight...

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Joseph Haydn; Servant And Master

History Non-Fiction Biography Music
Composition Music History 18th century Austria Classical Music Vienna Social Order Piano Symphony String Quartet Musical Form Patronage

This book is a biographical study of Joseph Haydn, one of the most influential composers of the Classical era. It examines his life and work in detail, exploring his rise from humble beginnings to become a renowned composer and the complexities of hi...

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Hector Berlioz; A Romantic Tragedy

History Non-Fiction Drama Biography Music Art
Tragedy Opera Composer Romantic Era Symphony Life story French Music Musical Genius Musical Innovation Orchestral Music Controversial Figure Unrecognized Genius

This biography delves into the life and legacy of the French composer Hector Berlioz, exploring his tumultuous personal life, his groundbreaking musical innovations, and his often contentious relationship with the musical establishment of his time. I...

Mendelssohn And Certain Masterworks Cover image

Mendelssohn And Certain Masterworks

Non-Fiction Reference work Biography Music
Biography Romanticism Composition Music History Performance Influence Mendelssohn Composer Classical Music Musical Analysis Masterworks German Music

This book delves into the life and musical legacy of Felix Mendelssohn, a prolific composer of the Romantic era. It explores his extensive body of work, including his symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and vocal compositions, providing a comprehen...

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Richard Strauss

Non-Fiction Biography Music Art
Composition Music Opera Classical 20th century German Innovation Influence Genius Strauss Symphony Orchestra

This book, "Richard Strauss" by Herbert Francis Peyser, provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of the renowned German composer Richard Strauss. It delves into his personal life, highlighting the relative ease and success he experienced co...

Robert Schumann, Tone Poet Prophet And Critic Cover image

Robert Schumann, Tone Poet Prophet And Critic

Non-Fiction Biography Music
Biography Romanticism Music Songs Criticism Mendelssohn Composer Piano Schumann Symphony Chamber Music Chopin

This book offers a comprehensive biographical exploration of Robert Schumann, a renowned German composer of the Romantic era. It delves into his life, his creative genius, and his influential role in shaping the musical landscape of his time. The aut...