Johannes Brahms, the frail little son of poor parents, spent the first years of his life in a wretched tenement in the old harbor city of Hamburg. It is here that the present story opens. His father, an irresponsible musician, kept the child up, playing the piano at low taverns, until all hours of the night for whatever small payment he could get. However, little Johannes's love for fine music and for composing finally led to lessons and then to a speedy success. Composing, teaching, playing on whatever piano was found ...
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Johannes Brahms, the frail little son of poor parents, spent the first years of his life in a wretched tenement in the old harbor city of Hamburg. It is here that the present story opens. His father, an irresponsible musician, kept the child up, playing the piano at low taverns, until all hours of the night for whatever small payment he could get. However, little Johannes's love for fine music and for composing finally led to lessons and then to a speedy success. Composing, teaching, playing on whatever piano was found available, these filled the boy's day. The present book closes when, at fifteen, he dedicates a beautiful piece to Lieschen, the lovely daughter of Adolf Giesemann in whose home he has spent the summer. Several of Brahms's best-known compositions are included.
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Godwin, Edward & Stephani. Good Plus in Fair jacket. 8vo. Some foxing to reading edge of front cover, some small chips to head/foot of front cover, spine sunned, rear cover rubbed along reading and foot edges, light edgewear to head/foot of spine, cloth boards very clean and in good condition, pp very clean and clear to read, pp secure in binding.
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GOOD` First printing (first edition stated on copyright page). This is a large light green cloth hardcover in dust jacket with young Brahms dancing with monkey, published by Dutton in 1949. Book as new except a couple of very small spots on cover; no marks or writing. Dust jacket is rather worn mainly on spine and heavy foxing on cover (foxing is tan spots caused by extended exposure to humid air). Dust jacket now in clear protective mylar sleeve. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA..
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Godwin, Edward. Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 154 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
