Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Messiaen . . . Men of genius as different as their music - but all inspired by deep spiritual convictions. Peter Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music's timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created. Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers is a fascinating look at the inner flame that lit the works of these masters.
From the Back Cover
Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Messiaen . . . Men of genius as different as their music - but all inspired by deep spiritual convictions. Peter Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music's timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created. Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers is a fascinating look at the inner flame that lit the works of these masters.
Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers
Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers,Patrick Kavanaugh,Zondervan,0310208068,Biography,Biography / Autobiography,Christian biography,Composers,General,History & Criticism - General,Music,Musical Composition,Religion (Specific Aspects),Religious life,INSPIRATION MOTIVATIONAL BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY,Religion / Christian Life
Fun Book:
Recommended Books