Life And Letters Of Louis Moreau Gottschalk (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548350850)

The book ""Life And Letters Of Louis Moreau Gottschalk"" written by Octavia Hensel is a comprehensive biography of the famous American composer and pianist Louis Moreau Gottschalk. The book provides a detailed account of Gottschalk's life, from his childhood in New Orleans to his travels and performances across the United States and Europe.The author explores Gottschalk's musical influences and his unique style, which blended classical European music with the rhythms and melodies of African and Latin American music. The book also includes a selection of Gottschalk's letters, which offer insight into his personal life and artistic process.Hensel's biography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American music and the life of one of its most influential figures. The book is well-researched and engagingly written, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, ""Life And Letters Of Louis Moreau Gottschalk"" is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable musician and composer.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: Octavia Hensel
ISBN-10: 054835085X
ISBN-13: 9780548350850
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d