The Lure of Music: Depicting the Human Side of Great Composers with Stories of Their Inspired Creations

""The Lure of Music"" is a non-fiction book written by Olin Downes that explores the human side of some of the greatest composers in history. Through a series of stories and anecdotes, Downes delves into the personal lives and creative processes of composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, and many others. The book provides insights into the inspirations and motivations behind some of the most iconic pieces of music ever written, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the composers themselves. With a focus on the emotional and personal aspects of music-making, ""The Lure of Music"" offers a unique perspective on the lives and legacies of these musical geniuses.1918. A collection of compositions on famous composers and their works. Some of those included in this volume are: Rossini, Verdi, Chopin, Liszt, Offenbach, Puccini, Saint-Saens, Dvorak, Grieg, Tschaikowsky, Berlioz and others.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.