Szymanowski
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket:Chipped, torn with minor damage. Page Condition: Some yellowing visible. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A compelling biographical study of Karol Szymanowski (1882–1937), one of Poland's most celebrated and internationally recognised composers, this work chronicles his extraordinary life and artistic legacy with scholarly precision and deep musical insight. Teresa Chylińska, one of the foremost authorities on Szymanowski, presents a richly detailed portrait of the man who transformed Polish music in the early twentieth century, drawing on his evolution from late-Romantic influences through to Impressionism and beyond. The narrative uncovers the social, cultural, and political contexts that shaped Szymanowski's compositions, including his landmark orchestral works, operas, and piano pieces, illustrating how he forged a uniquely Polish voice on the world stage. Published by the prestigious Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne, this authoritative volume remains an essential reference for music scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of European classical music.
Author: Teresa Chylinska
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, PWM-Edition / Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket:Chipped, torn with minor damage. Page Condition: Some yellowing visible. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A compelling biographical study of Karol Szymanowski (1882–1937), one of Poland's most celebrated and internationally recognised composers, this work chronicles his extraordinary life and artistic legacy with scholarly precision and deep musical insight. Teresa Chylińska, one of the foremost authorities on Szymanowski, presents a richly detailed portrait of the man who transformed Polish music in the early twentieth century, drawing on his evolution from late-Romantic influences through to Impressionism and beyond. The narrative uncovers the social, cultural, and political contexts that shaped Szymanowski's compositions, including his landmark orchestral works, operas, and piano pieces, illustrating how he forged a uniquely Polish voice on the world stage. Published by the prestigious Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne, this authoritative volume remains an essential reference for music scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of European classical music.