MUSICAL MEMORIES

By CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS

Dive into the brilliant mind of one of France's greatest musical figures! CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS, the celebrated late-Romantic composer, organist, and pianist, takes you on an intimate journey through his life and career in "MUSICAL MEMORIES." Discover the world of the prodigy who made his concert debut at age ten, studied at the Paris Conservatoire, and became the revered organist at La Madeleine. Saint-Saëns, known for masterpieces like "The Carnival of the Animals," "Danse macabre," and the opera "Samson and Delilah," offers shrewd, often ironic insights into the contemporary musical scene. This essential memoir captures the memories of the musical pioneer who introduced France to the symphonic poem, profoundly influencing subsequent generations of French composers, including his student, Gabriel Fauré. A must-read classic for enthusiasts of classical music history and French Romanticism. Experience the wit and wisdom of a genius who upheld classical ideals through a period of immense change.

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