My Recollections
An Intimate Journey Through Music and MemoryBy Jules Massenet
Length4h 51m
About this audiobook
In "My Recollections," Jules Massenet, the renowned French composer, offers an introspective narrative that intertwines his personal memories with the broader tapestry of 19th-century music and culture. Written in a lyrical prose style that mirrors his operatic compositions, this memoir reveals Massenet'Äôs creative process, artistic influences, and encounters with contemporaries. The book captures the essence of a period marked by romanticism, innovation, and the burgeoning of French opera, offering critical insights into Massenet's works while exploring the aesthetic and societal currents that shaped his art. Jules Massenet, a pivotal figure in late Romantic music, was deeply influenced by his academic training at the Paris Conservatoire and his experiences in the vibrant artistic milieu of post-Revolutionary France. His illustrious career, which includes iconic operas such as "Manon" and "Thais," informs his reflections, revealing how personal and professional events converged to inspire his celebrated compositions. Massenet's memoirs serve as both an autobiography and a critique of the evolving musical landscape, offering invaluable context about his creative impulses. Readers with an interest in music history, composition, or the evolution of opera will find "My Recollections" an indispensable resource. Massenet'Äôs eloquent reminiscences not only illuminate his own artistic journey but also provide a fascinating lens through which to view a transformative era in music. This book invites readers to explore the intimate thoughts of a composer whose legacy continues to resonate in the annals of classical music.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (23)
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length4 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VII MY RETURN TO PARIS
2CHAPTER VIII MY DÉBUT AT THE THEATER
3CHAPTER IX THE DAYS AFTER THE WAR
4CHAPTER X JOY AND SORROW
5CHAPTER XI MY DÉBUT AT THE OPERA
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6CHAPTER XII THE THEATERS IN ITALY
7CHAPTER XIII THE CONSERVATOIRE AND THE INSTITUTE
8CHAPTER XIV A FIRST PERFORMANCE AT BRUSSELS
9CHAPTER XV THE ABBE PREVOST AT THE OPÉRA-COMIQUE
10CHAPTER XVI FIVE COLLABORATORS
11CHAPTER XVII A JOURNEY TO GERMANY
12CHAPTER XVIII A STAR
13CHAPTER XIX A NEW LIFE
14CHAPTER XX MILAN—LONDON—BAYREUTH
15CHAPTER XXI A VISIT TO VERDI FAREWELL TO AMBROISE THOMAS
16CHAPTER XXII WORK! ALWAYS WORK!
17CHAPTER XXIII IN THE MIDST OF THE MIDDLE AGES
18CHAPTER XXIV FROM CHÉRUBIN TO THÉRÈSE
19CHAPTER XXV SPEAKING OF 1793
20CHAPTER XXVI FROM ARIANE TO DON QUICHOTTE
21CHAPTER XXVII A SOIRÉE
22CHAPTER XXVIII DEAR EMOTIONS
23CHAPTER XXIX THOUGHTS AFTER DEATH
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