Life of Chopin
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He lived in the shadow of death, painfully aware of the tuberculosis that would kill him prematurely. But Fr d ric Chopin attained immortality with his piano works, which endure as pinnacles of the instrument's repertoire. This biography by one of the nineteenth century's foremost pianists -- Chopin's friend and fellow artist, Franz Liszt -- offers a highly informed assessment of the Polish composer's musical legacy. It is further enlivened by the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486446255
ISBN13:9780486446257
Release Date:December 2005
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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Elegant biography !
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
In this singular book dedicated by Liszt to his fellow friend , are combined the musical analysis with the biographic emotion . Liszt eviscerates with clairvoyance Chopin enigmatic personality , giving us smart clues which constituted the genius of the incomparable piano artist . It deserves special attention the chapter dedicated to the Polonesas in which Liszt makes a challenging statement comparing them with Verones paintings . Acquire this essential text to get close Chopin intimate universe.
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