This biography examines the life of Jules Massenet, a musical prodigy who was at the heart of Parisien musical life until his death in 1912. Relying on primary sources, music historian Demar Irvine profiles the composer and draws a portrait of Massenet's Paris, the city of expositions and a magnet for artistic talent and innovative ideas.
This biography examines the life of Jules Massenet, a musical prodigy who was at the heart of Parisien musical life until his death in 1912. Relying o...