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Title: Frederic Chopin: His Life, Letters, and Works, v. 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Karasowski, Maurycy, 1823-1892
Translator: Hill, Emily, active 19th century
EBook No.: 46577
Published: Aug 13, 2014
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Karasowski, Maurycy, 1823-1892
Translator: Hill, Emily, active 19th century
EBook No.: 46577
Published: Aug 13, 2014
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.