Publisher's Synopsis
Music-Study in Germany: From the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay (1908) is a book written by Amy Fay, an American pianist who traveled to Germany in the late 19th century to study music. The book is a collection of letters that Fay wrote to her family back in the United States, detailing her experiences as a music student in Germany. Throughout the book, Fay shares her observations and insights into the German music scene, including her interactions with famous composers and musicians such as Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms. She also describes her daily life as a student, including her rigorous practice schedule and her struggles with the German language. Music-Study in Germany provides a unique perspective on the world of classical music in the late 19th century, as well as a glimpse into the life of a young American woman studying abroad. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music education or the experiences of women in the arts.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.