This fascinating and entertaining book offers a glimpse into the private lives and creative processes of some of the most celebrated composers, conductors, and musicians of all time. From Mozart to Beethoven, from Brahms to Tchaikovsky, the authors provide a wealth of anecdotal and biographical information, as well as insights into the inspirations and challenges faced by these musical geniuses. Whether you are a music lover or simply interested in the human side of artistic genius, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.