Camille Saint-Saens: A Guide to Research
A key figure in establishing an identifiable French musical style in the nineteenth century, this annotated biliography catalogs the studies of Saint-Saens' life and works as well as examining the composer's own correspondence and essays. Included are many lesser-known writings on the composer and his music, as well as recent scholarship which re-examines his place in music history.
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A key figure in establishing an identifiable French musical style in the nineteenth century, this annotated biliography catalogs the studies of Saint-Saens' life and works as well as examining the composer's own correspondence and essays. Included are many lesser-known writings on the composer and his music, as well as recent scholarship which re-examines his place in music history.
PrefaceIntroduction: The Enigma of Camille Saint-Saens11Selected General Sources192Biographical Studies: Primary Sources433Biographical Studies: Secondary Sources574Other Primary Sources Prior to 1921855Specialized Studies: Primary and Secondary Sources936Correspondence1277Saint-Saens as a Writer135App. 1: Manuscript Sources for Selected Compositions157App. 2: Manuscript Sources for Selected Correspondence169App. 3The Saint-Saens Museum at the Chateau-Musee in Dieppe173App. 4: Selected Discography (Arranged by Genre)185Index of Authors and Editors203Index of Composers207Index of Compositions211
