Publisher's Synopsis
Cesar Franck by Norman Demuth is a biography of the French composer, Cesar Franck. The book delves into Franck's life, from his childhood in Belgium to his years as a musical prodigy in Paris. It explores his influences, his struggles, and his successes, including his role as a teacher and mentor to many great musicians of his time. The book also examines Franck's music, including his famous Symphony in D minor, and his contributions to the development of modern music. Through interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, as well as extensive research, Demuth paints a vivid picture of Franck's life and legacy, offering insights into the man behind the music.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.