James Huneker

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Melomaniacs (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Music, Passion, and Creativity in the Early 20th Century

Beschreibung

In "Melomaniacs," James Huneker delves deep into the psyches of music enthusiasts, blending philosophy, psychology, and art criticism to create a rich tapestry that explores the relationship between music and emotion. Written in a lyrical and often poetic style, the book traverses the lives of notable composers and musicians, weaving biographical anecdotes with Huneker's own reflections. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the text serves as a cultural commentary on the burgeoning modernist movement, highlighting the transformative power of music in a rapidly changing world. James Huneker was a multifaceted American author, music critic, and playwright, deeply entrenched in the artistic currents of his time. His keen interest in music, particularly in its emotional and psychological impact, stemmed from his own experiences as a pianist and his interactions with contemporary artists. Huneker's vast knowledge of European and American music allowed him to articulate the ecstatic and often tumultuous experiences of the melomaniac, thereby elevating the discourse around music appreciation to new heights. "Melomaniacs" is a must-read for anyone passionate about music and its profound effects on the human experience. Huneker's vivid prose invites readers to reflect on their own musical passions, making it an enduring exploration of art's place in life. Whether you are a musicologist, a casual listener, or an aspiring artist, this book will resonate with your innermost musical yearnings.

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James Gibbons Huneker was an American art, literary, music, and theatrical reviewer. A colorful individual and an ambitious writer, he was "an American with a great mission," in the words of his friend, the critic Benjamin De Casseres, and that mission was to educate Americans about the best cultural achievements, native and European, of his day. From 1892 to 1899, he was the husband of sculptor Clio Hinton. Huneker was born in Philadelphia. His parents forced him to study law, but he realized that a legal career was not for him; he was enthusiastic about music and writing, and hoped to one day be a concert pianist and novelist. Huneker and his wife and child returned to Philadelphia the next year, but he was never content in his hometown and longed for the larger stage of New York, where he wanted to try his luck as a journalist while continuing his musical studies. He relocated to New York City in 1886, abandoning his wife and child. He scraped by providing piano lessons and lived a downtown bohemian lifestyle while studying with Franz Liszt's student Rafael Joseffy, who became a friend and mentor. (Huneker's musical gods were Liszt, Chopin, and Brahms. In 1900, he released a biography of Chopin and wrote a commentary on Chopin's complete works for Schirmer's Music Publishing Company.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066175443
• Artikelnr.: 58757102