The Amazing Life of Mendelssohn, the Miraculous MusicianThis article looks at the trip to Scotland that led to the creation of Mendelssohn's famous "Scottish Symphony".
His deep literary education played a major role in the formation of this piece. In particular, Walter Scott and Goethe are indispensable. In this article, we will look at his travels in Scotland while also reading Mendelssohn's own letters.
The Amazing Life of Mendelssohn, the Miraculous MusicianMendelssohn's trip to England and Scotland took place in 1829, when he was 20 years old.
In London, at the beginning of his stay in England, he conducted a concert. It is said that the reception and success of the concert was one of the few in the history of British music.
In this article, we would like to introduce such a London performance.
British and German Literature, History and CultureIn this book, photographer Junichi Tsujimaru travels to the Lake District in England, famous for Peter Rabbit and the poet Wordsworth, to show its charms with many photographs.
Before I go any further, I want to warn you that this book is dangerous.
I want to go there so badly after reading it.
It is full of great photos that will make you say "Wow! I highly recommend this work!
Shakespeare, a treasure trove of masterpiecesA Summer Night's Dream" may not be as well-known as some of the more well-known works, but it is my favorite.
It's just a funny and lovable piece of work. The "spaniel" and the "stone wall" are so lovable. It is a dreamy and enjoyable play that will lighten your heart.
I never expected to find such a funny play in a Shakespeare production.
I would highly recommend this work!
Kafka's City of Prague and Czech LiteratureI am someone who visited Prague in 2019 and was wonderfully taken by its charm. It was so beautiful and so cozy that I completely fell in love with the city.
The books presented in this article are among the various books I have read and would especially recommend to you. These books will surely make you feel the charm of Prague even more.
The Amazing Life of Mendelssohn, the Miraculous MusicianMendelssohn was called a child prodigy on par with Mozart and showed outstanding talent from an early age, but he also had a talent for painting.
This art book contains many soothing paintings that make you want to look at them all the time. I was very satisfied with this book, which shows not only Mendelssohn as a musician, but also as a painter.
The Amazing Life of Mendelssohn, the Miraculous MusicianIn this book, you will learn how the famous "Scottish Symphony" came to be!
What did Mendelssohn's 20-year-old trip to England and Scotland mean to him?
And what was the journey like?
This book will actually make you want to see the English/Scottish landscape that Mendelssohn followed.
Dreamland Disneyland ResearchThe first Andersen fairy tale since I was a child was far more profound than I had imagined.
There is a subtlety to the stories that only an adult can understand. The flavor of Andersen's fairy tales comes to us only when we have grown up, experienced many things, and have various thoughts about life.
Please enjoy this sadness and delicate sensitivity. It is really interesting. I recommend it!
The Amazing Life of Mendelssohn, the Miraculous MusicianMendelssohn, the most famous composer of the 19th century; Andersen, the Danish author of fairy tales; and Jenny Lind, the Swedish diva. These three great artists interweave in this story. And Kyoko Nakano's brushwork is brilliant and brilliant! Anyway, it is an interesting work! It was so interesting that I read it in no time at all. It is guaranteed to be enjoyable even if you are not a music fan!
Europe through Classical and Western ArtI am happy to have found such interesting biographical works!
It is the best biography to learn about the lives of the great musicians in history along with the historical background of the time.
I just have to tip my hat to the author, Madoka Hino's overwhelming narrative. It is shockingly interesting!
If you are not familiar with classical music, please read this book! I, too, was able to connect with classical music for the first time through this work!
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