A Life of Love and Music – Hector Berlioz – Folio Society 1987 First Edition

By Hector Berlioz | Translated & Edited by David Cairns | Folio Society, 1987 | Hardcover in Slipcase

This Folio Society edition of A Life of Love and Music (1987) brings to life the passionate and deeply personal memoir of the legendary Romantic composer Hector Berlioz. Originally published in 1969 and translated by David Cairns, this beautifully bound volume captures Berlioz’s struggles, inspirations, and triumphs as one of the most visionary musicians of the 19th century.

Bound in rich red cloth with gold lettering and housed in a sturdy gray slipcase, this edition is a gorgeous collector’s item for music lovers, historians, and Folio Society enthusiasts alike.

Features:

Folio Society First Edition (1987) – Printed in Great Britain
466 pages of Berlioz’s memoirs, reflections, and historical insights
Introduction, translation, and editorial material by David Cairns
Quarter-bound in red cloth with gold lettering
Includes original source materials and translation from 1969
Housed in a matching gray slipcase

A Must-Have for Classical Music Enthusiasts & Collectors

Berlioz’s A Life of Love and Music is a deeply personal memoir, providing a rare and insightful glimpse into the mind of a composer whose work defined the Romantic era. Perfect for collectors of historical memoirs, music history books, and Folio Society editions, this volume is a treasured piece for any bookshelf.

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