Hans Christian Andersen: how did his tales inspire composers?
Hans Christian Andersen: how did his tales inspire composers? The wonderful fairytale world of Hans Christian Andersen inspired works such as Dvoπák’s magical opera Rusalka and Le Rossignol by Stravinsky. We delve into the storybook to find out more… Published: May 19, 2021 at 2:20 pm Music can communicate feelings and atmospheres more directly than words and is able to make the unreal spring to life – the natural companion to imagination and fantasy. Advertisement Myths and folktales have always attracted composers, especially the Romantic composers in the Romantic er...
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