"Musicians of the past" is a wonderful book by the French writer Romain Rolland, in which the author recreates the lives of outstanding musicians and composers of past eras. From turbulent creative periods to intimate moments of personal life, the reader is able to better understand the genius and complexity of the characters of such musical giants as Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and many others. Romain Rolland once again gives us a fascinating look at the world of music through passionate words and reveals the incredible inner world of creativity of these great artists. "Musiciens d'autrefois" is a book that will surely charm not only fans of classical music, but also everyone who appreciates great art and the study of the lives of famous personalities.