Nouvellettes of the musicians

These lively sketches bring the world of great composers into the everyday, turning concert halls and salons into intimate gatherings where music, character, and moral choices intersect. Each story is rooted in real episodes from the lives of figures such as Handel, Mozart, Haydn and Liszt, but told with the sparkle of fiction, letting listeners hear their genius and their flaws in equal measure. Through witty dialogue and vivid scenes, the tales reveal how personal virtues can lift a talent to heaven‑like heights, while vices can twist even the most beautiful melody into a curse.

The collection also serves as a gentle guide to the music itself, with characters debating the merits of famous works and offering insights that are rarely found outside scholarly circles. By weaving moral reflections into the drama of each musician’s journey, the stories invite listeners not only to enjoy entertaining anecdotes but also to appreciate the deeper forces that shape art and its creators.