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Author Huneker, James, 1857-1921
LoC No. 04006947
Title Overtones, a book of temperaments : Richard Strauss, Parsifal, Verdi, Balzac, Flaubert, Nietzsche, and Turgénieff
Original Publication United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1904.
Note "Several of the foregoing essays have appeared in Scribner's magazine, the Musical courier, Criterion, Harper's bazar, Metropolitan, New York Sun, and elsewhere. They have been greatly altered and amplified for republication."
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Summary "Overtones: A Book of Temperaments" by James Huneker is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intersections of music, literature, and philosophy, providing insights into notable figures such as Richard Strauss, Verdi, Balzac, and Nietzsche. Huneker examines their respective arts, making connections between their temperaments and their creative outputs, emphasizing the emotional and psychological nuances of their works. The opening of the book introduces Richard Strauss, highlighting his complex relationship with music and its evolution. Huneker discusses Strauss's innovative style, particularly his use of orchestration and thematic disassociation, drawing parallels to the works of classical masters like Bach and Beethoven. The author portrays Strauss as a revolutionary figure who breaks with traditional forms to create what he terms "psychological realism in music." He emphasizes Strauss's influence on the symphonic form and articulates a vision for music that prioritizes emotional depth and intellectual engagement over mere aesthetic beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Music
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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