Musical Letters From Abroad: : Including Detailed Accounts of the Birmingham, Norwich, and Dusseldorf Musical Festivals of 1852

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This book is a series of letters written by Lowell Mason, one of the most prominent American music educators and composers of the nineteenth century. The letters describe his travels around Europe in 1852, during which he attended several major music festivals and met with leading composers and performers of the day. The letters offer valuable insights into the musical culture of Europe at the time and provide colorful descriptions of the festivals, concerts, and other events that Mason witnessed. Anyone interested in music history, cultural studies, or European travel writing will find this book to be a delightful and informative read.