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Title: Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by John Mamoun, Charles Franks, David Widger, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Complete" by Frederick Niecks is a biographical account published during the early 20th century. This extensive work delves into the life and artistry of the renowned Polish composer and pianist, Frederick Chopin, exploring not only his musical achievements but also the cultural and historical context of his life, particularly focusing on his time in France and his connection to his Polish roots. The opening of the biography lays a foundation for Niecks's approach to Chopin's life, capturing the intricacies of biographical writing and the challenge of presenting an artist's life objectively. Niecks discusses the sources he consulted, including previous biographies, personal letters, and testimonies from Chopin’s contemporaries. He highlights the uniqueness of Chopin's music, which is deeply embedded in his Polish heritage, and sets the stage for a broader exploration of Chopin's family background, early education, and formative years, indicating the significance of his upbringing and the influences that shaped his character as both a man and a musician. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Niecks, Frederick, 1845-1924
EBook No.: 4973
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 315
Language: English
Subject: Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
Subject: Composers -- Biography
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by John Mamoun, Charles Franks, David Widger, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Complete" by Frederick Niecks is a biographical account published during the early 20th century. This extensive work delves into the life and artistry of the renowned Polish composer and pianist, Frederick Chopin, exploring not only his musical achievements but also the cultural and historical context of his life, particularly focusing on his time in France and his connection to his Polish roots. The opening of the biography lays a foundation for Niecks's approach to Chopin's life, capturing the intricacies of biographical writing and the challenge of presenting an artist's life objectively. Niecks discusses the sources he consulted, including previous biographies, personal letters, and testimonies from Chopin’s contemporaries. He highlights the uniqueness of Chopin's music, which is deeply embedded in his Polish heritage, and sets the stage for a broader exploration of Chopin's family background, early education, and formative years, indicating the significance of his upbringing and the influences that shaped his character as both a man and a musician. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Niecks, Frederick, 1845-1924
EBook No.: 4973
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 315
Language: English
Subject: Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
Subject: Composers -- Biography
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.