“Who has reached the extreme limits of scale with the same infallible precision, equally guarded against the false refinement of artificial elegance and the roughness of spurious force? Who has better known how to breathe anguish and dread into the purest and most exquisite forms?”
Quote by Charles Gounod
Work
Charles Gounod: His Life and His Works
Charles Gounod: His Life and His Works is a biography that delves into the life of Charles Gounod, a French composer celebrated for his operas and sacred music. The book examines his early years, his development as a musician, and the impact of his work on the music scene of his time. It includes detailed analyses of his major compositions, providing insight into his creative process and the cultural context of his era. more
Author
Charles Gounod
Charles Gounod, born on June 17, 1818, and died on October 18, 1893, was a renowned French composer. His musical works encompassed a variety of forms, including opera, symphony, and chamber music, with his most famous opera being 'Faust'. Gounod's music style was deeply influenced by Romanticism, characterized by its beautiful melodies and rich emotions. more