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Johannès Weber
1818–1902
A 19th-century French music critic and writer, he helped explain musical history and theory to a broad readership. He also worked closely with composer Giacomo Meyerbeer, giving him a front-row view of the musical life of his time.
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Les illusions musicales et la vérité sur l'expression
by Johannès Weber
About the author
Born in 1818 and dying in 1902, Johannès Weber was a French writer, critic, and journalist known for his work on music. Sources consistently describe him as a music critic and author, and several of his books focus on musical history, theory, and education.
He is also noted for having served as the private secretary to the composer Giacomo Meyerbeer. That connection places him close to the center of 19th-century European musical culture and helps explain the practical, informed tone of his writing.
Weber wrote for readers who wanted to understand music more clearly, not just admire it from afar. His work includes criticism, didactic writing, and reflections on musical expression, making him a useful guide to how music was discussed and taught in his era.