Les soirées de l'orchestre by Hector Berlioz

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Author Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
Title Les soirées de l'orchestre
Note Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Les soirées de l'orchestre" by Hector Berlioz is a collection of musical essays and anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of music, the experiences of orchestral musicians, and the intricacies of performance through humorous and insightful narratives featuring various characters from the orchestra. Its rich commentary on the artistic world offers readers a glimpse into the trials and tribulations faced by musicians in that era. The opening of the work introduces a colorful prologue that sets the stage in a northern European theater, where musicians engage in literary discussions and distractions during the performance of mediocre operas. Among the characters, we meet the diligent percussionist who remains deeply focused on his part while his colleagues indulge in reading and conversation. Inspired by their anecdotes, the narrator expresses a desire to capture these stories in writing, indicating that the collection will blend personal reflections with dialogues from the world of the orchestra. The blend of humor and insightful commentary hints at a rich tapestry of anecdotes to follow, drawing readers into the vibrant life of musicians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Music -- History and criticism
Subject Music -- France -- Paris -- History and criticism
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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