Publisher's Synopsis
A Book of Musical Anecdotes from Every Available Source Volume 1, written by Frederick J. Crowest, was originally published in 1878. This book is a compilation of interesting and entertaining stories, anecdotes, and biographical sketches about various composers, performers, and musicians throughout history. The author has gathered these anecdotes from various sources, including books, letters, newspapers, and personal interviews. The book covers a wide range of topics related to music, including classical music, opera, folk music, and popular music. The anecdotes are organized in chronological order, starting with ancient Greek music and ending with contemporary music of the 19th century. The author provides insightful commentary and analysis on the anecdotes, making this book an enjoyable read for music lovers and history buffs alike. This volume is the first of a two-volume set, with the second volume covering the music of the 20th century.In Two Volumes.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.
