Enchanted Wanderer: The Life Of Carl Maria Von Weber (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432570125)

Enchanted Wanderer: The Life of Carl Maria von Weber is a biography written by Lucy Poate Stebbins about the life of the famous German composer and conductor. The book explores Weber's personal and professional life, from his childhood in Germany to his rise to fame as a composer and conductor in the early 19th century. Stebbins delves into Weber's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, including his famous contemporaries such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. She also explores the impact of Weber's health issues, including his chronic illness and eventual death at the age of 39.The book provides a detailed account of Weber's musical career, including his early compositions, his work as the director of the Prague Opera, and his later years as a conductor in Dresden. Stebbins also examines Weber's influence on the Romantic movement in music and his contributions to the development of German opera.Enchanted Wanderer is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a deeper understanding of Carl Maria von Weber's life and legacy. With extensive research and a clear writing style, Stebbins brings Weber's story to life, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of classical music in the 19th century.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.

Author: Lucy Poate Stebbins,Richard Poate Stebbins
ISBN-10: 1432570129
ISBN-13: 9781432570125
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d