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Notes Of A Pianist (1881)

Notes Of A Pianist (1881)

Gottschalk, Louis Moreau
Gottschalk, Clara
Peterson, Robert E.

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ISBN10: 1437274927
ISBN13: 9781437274929
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Notes Of A Pianist (1881) is a memoir written by the renowned American pianist and composer, Louis Moreau Gottschalk. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of a musician in the mid-19th century, as well as offering a unique perspective on the development of music in America during this period.Gottschalk's memoir is divided into three sections. The first section, entitled My Childhood, describes his early years growing up in New Orleans, where he was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and cultures. He recounts his first experiences with the piano, and his early attempts at composition.The second section, My Wanderings, describes Gottschalk's travels around the world as a performer. He played in Europe, South America, and the Caribbean, and his memoir provides a fascinating account of the different musical traditions he encountered on his travels.The final section, My Artistic Life, focuses on Gottschalk's career as a composer and performer. He discusses his musical influences, his creative process, and the challenges he faced as a musician in America during the mid-19th century.Throughout the book, Gottschalk's passion for music shines through. He writes eloquently about the power of music to move and inspire people, and his memoir is a testament to the enduring influence of this art form. Notes Of A Pianist is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music, and the life of one of America's most celebrated musicians.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.

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