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""Chopin the Man and His Music"" by James Huneker is a comprehensive biography of the famous composer Frederic Chopin. The book explores Chopin's life, from his childhood in Poland to his untimely death at the age of 39. It delves into his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with illness and his artistic pursuits. Huneker also provides a detailed analysis of Chopin's music, including his innovative approach to the piano and his incorporation of Polish folk music into his compositions. The book includes musical examples and descriptions of Chopin's most famous works, such as the Nocturnes and the Ballades. Overall, ""Chopin the Man and His Music"" offers a fascinating look at one of the most iconic figures in classical music history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Frederic Chopin.1927. Preeminent as an in-depth music critic, Huneker's impressionistic, but incisive criticism in all fields of art made him one of the most influential of his day. This is an exciting and thorough account of Chopin the Man and His Music. Contents: Poland-Youthful Ideas; Paris-In the Maelstrom; England, Scotland and Pere la Chaise; The Artist; Poet and Psychologist; The Studies-Titanic Experiments; Moods in Miniature: The Preludes; Impromptus and Valses; Night and Its Melancholy Mysteries: The Nocturnes; The Ballades: Faery Dramas; Classical Currents; The Polonaises: Heroic Hymns of Battle; Mazurkas: Dances of the Soul; and Chopin the Conqueror. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163206959
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 424
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 789 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 5. december 2024
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""Chopin the Man and His Music"" by James Huneker is a comprehensive biography of the famous composer Frederic Chopin. The book explores Chopin's life, from his childhood in Poland to his untimely death at the age of 39. It delves into his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with illness and his artistic pursuits. Huneker also provides a detailed analysis of Chopin's music, including his innovative approach to the piano and his incorporation of Polish folk music into his compositions. The book includes musical examples and descriptions of Chopin's most famous works, such as the Nocturnes and the Ballades. Overall, ""Chopin the Man and His Music"" offers a fascinating look at one of the most iconic figures in classical music history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Frederic Chopin.1927. Preeminent as an in-depth music critic, Huneker's impressionistic, but incisive criticism in all fields of art made him one of the most influential of his day. This is an exciting and thorough account of Chopin the Man and His Music. Contents: Poland-Youthful Ideas; Paris-In the Maelstrom; England, Scotland and Pere la Chaise; The Artist; Poet and Psychologist; The Studies-Titanic Experiments; Moods in Miniature: The Preludes; Impromptus and Valses; Night and Its Melancholy Mysteries: The Nocturnes; The Ballades: Faery Dramas; Classical Currents; The Polonaises: Heroic Hymns of Battle; Mazurkas: Dances of the Soul; and Chopin the Conqueror. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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