Author: Paul-André Bempéchat
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 616
ISBN-13: 9780754606833
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJean Cras (1879-1932) was a remarkable man by anyone's measure. Twice a decorated hero of the Great War, this Rear-Admiral of the French navy, scientist, inventor, moral philosopher and war-hero, was also a highly esteemed composer during his lifetime, enjoying the same stature and level of recognition as Fauré, Debussy and Ravel. Since his death, however, both Cras and his music have been almost completely overlooked. In this, the first critical biography of Cras, Paul-Andre Bempechat situates the composer as a missing link between the French post-romantic generation of composers and the impressionists.
Book Synopsis Jean Cras, Polymath of Music and Letters by : Paul-André Bempéchat
Download or read book Jean Cras, Polymath of Music and Letters written by Paul-André Bempéchat and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jean Cras (1879-1932) was a remarkable man by anyone's measure. Twice a decorated hero of the Great War, this Rear-Admiral of the French navy, scientist, inventor, moral philosopher and war-hero, was also a highly esteemed composer during his lifetime, enjoying the same stature and level of recognition as Fauré, Debussy and Ravel. Since his death, however, both Cras and his music have been almost completely overlooked. In this, the first critical biography of Cras, Paul-Andre Bempechat situates the composer as a missing link between the French post-romantic generation of composers and the impressionists.