Frederic Chopin: His Life, Letters, and Works, v. 1 (of 2) by Maurycy Karasowski
"Frederic Chopin: His Life, Letters, and Works, v. 1 (of 2)" by Maurycy Karasowski is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life of the renowned composer Frederic Chopin, exploring his family background, early influences, musical education, and contributions to the art of piano music. It paints a portrait of Chopin as both a person and an artist, detailing his relationships and the political and
cultural contexts that shaped his life and work. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Nicholas Chopin, Frederic's father, and the vibrant political atmosphere of 18th century Warsaw, setting the stage for Frederic's early life. It describes Nicholas's journey from France to Poland and his eventual settling in Warsaw, where he became a respected tutor. The narrative then shifts to Frederic's childhood, characterized by his prodigious talent for music and early public performances as a child. These formative experiences lay the groundwork for the illustrious career that was to follow, highlighting both his artistic development and the influence of his family and cultural milieu on his musical genius. The opening portion effectively establishes the biographical foundation for understanding Chopin's later significance in music history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Karasowski, Maurycy, 1823-1892 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hill, Emily, active 19th century |
| Title | Frederic Chopin: His Life, Letters, and Works, v. 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46577 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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