Musical Pastels (1902)

Musical Pastels is a book of essays on music written by George Putnam Upton and published in 1902. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which is devoted to biographical sketches of famous composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. The second part of the book contains essays on various aspects of music, including its history, theory, and practice. Upton's writing is informative and engaging, and he provides a wealth of information about the composers and their works. The book also includes numerous musical examples and illustrations, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical music. Overall, Musical Pastels is a well-written and comprehensive guide to the world of classical music, and it remains a popular reference work for music lovers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.