Reminiscences Of My Life (1909)

von Charles Santley

360 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Reminiscences Of My Life is a memoir written by Charles Santley in 1909. Santley was a renowned English baritone singer who had a successful career in the 19th century. In this book, Santley shares his personal experiences and reflections on his life as a musician, from his early days as a choirboy to his rise to fame as a soloist.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period of Santley's life. He describes his childhood and early musical training, his time as a young performer in London, and his travels and performances throughout Europe and America. Santley also shares anecdotes about his interactions with other famous musicians and composers of his time, such as Verdi and Wagner.Throughout the book, Santley offers insights into the challenges and rewards of a career in music, as well as his personal philosophy on the art form. He discusses the importance of discipline, dedication, and hard work in achieving success, as well as the role of music in society and its ability to inspire and uplift.Overall, Reminiscences Of My Life provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of classical music in the 19th century, as well as the life and career of one of its most celebrated performers.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.

• Themen: Kunst Musik Stile und Gattungen Orchester und formale Musik
• ISBN: 9781437127812
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC