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The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2   By: (1872-1956)

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The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 by Rupert Hughes is a fascinating and entertaining exploration of the romantic lives of some of the most renowned composers and musicians in history. Hughes delves into the personal relationships, scandals, and heartbreaks of these musical geniuses, shedding light on the human side of these often idolized figures.

The book is well-researched and filled with intriguing anecdotes and details about the love lives of these great musicians. Hughes brings these historical figures to life, painting a vivid picture of the passion, drama, and conflicts that shaped their personal relationships.

While the subject matter may not be for everyone, fans of classical music and biographies will likely appreciate the deep dive into the love affairs of these iconic musicians. Overall, The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 is a well-written and engrossing read that sheds new light on the private lives of some of the world's most beloved composers and musicians.

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THE LOVE AFFAIRS

OF

GREAT MUSICIANS

By RUPERT HUGHES

Author of "Contemporary American Composers," "The Musical Guide", etc.

ILLUSTRATED

VOLUME II.

1903

CONTENTS

CHAPTER

I. FRANZ LISZT

II. RICHARD WAGNER

III. TSCHAIKOVSKI, THE WOMAN DREADER

IV. THE HEART OF A VIOLINIST

V. AN OMNIBUS CHAPTER

VI. ROBERT SCHUMANN AND CLARA WIECK

VII. MUSICIANS AS LOVERS

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

MISS SMITHSON Frontispiece

FRANZ LISZT

GEORGE SAND, FROM THE PORTRAIT BY L. COLAMATTA

PRINCESS CAROLYNE VON SAYN WITTGENSTEIN AND CHILD

RICHARD WAGNER

RICHARD AND COSIMA WAGNER

RICHARD WAGNER AT BAYREUTH

DÉSIRÉE ARTÔT

LOUIS SPOHR

NICOLO PAGANINI

HENRIETTA SONTAG

MADAME MALIBRAN

GEOFFREY RUDEL

MARTIN LUTHER AND CATHERINA VON BORA

MUZIO CLEMENTI

HECTOR BERLIOZ

CHARLES GOUNOD

GIOACCHINO A. ROSSINI

OLYMPE PELISSIER, AS "JUDITH" IN THE PAINTING BY VERNET

GIUSEPPE VERDI

FRANZ SCHUBERT

ROBERT SCHUMANN

CLARA WIECK, AT THE AGE OF FOURTEEN

CLARA AND ROBERT SCHUMANN

CLARA (WIECK) SCHUMANN

THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF GREAT MUSICIANS

VOLUME II.

CHAPTER I.

FRANZ LISZT

"Liszt, or the Art of Running after Women." NIETSCHE.

Liszt's life was so lengthy and so industriously amorous, that it is possible only to float along over the peaks, to touch only the high points... Continue reading book >>


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