Chopin
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Tanning and foxing
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A richly detailed biographical study, this work chronicles the life and artistry of Frédéric Chopin, the Polish-French composer whose piano compositions forever transformed the landscape of Romantic music. Drawing on historical accounts and musical analysis, Chopin presents an intimate portrait of the composer's formative years in Poland, his celebrated rise in the Parisian salons, and his turbulent personal relationships, most notably his affair with the writer George Sand. Hadden illustrates how Chopin's fragile health and deeply introspective temperament shaped the emotional depth and lyrical beauty of his nocturnes, études, and preludes. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, the narrative balances biographical detail with musical appreciation, making it a rewarding read for both the casual enthusiast and the serious student of classical music history.
Author: J. Cuthbert Hadden
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed biographical study, this work chronicles the life and artistry of Frédéric Chopin, the Polish-French composer whose piano compositions forever transformed the landscape of Romantic music. Drawing on historical accounts and musical analysis, Chopin presents an intimate portrait of the composer's formative years in Poland, his celebrated rise in the Parisian salons, and his turbulent personal relationships, most notably his affair with the writer George Sand. Hadden illustrates how Chopin's fragile health and deeply introspective temperament shaped the emotional depth and lyrical beauty of his nocturnes, études, and preludes. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, the narrative balances biographical detail with musical appreciation, making it a rewarding read for both the casual enthusiast and the serious student of classical music history.