Life of Chopin
Biography & Memoir, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Nonfiction, Art & Architecture
| Author: | Franz Liszt | ISBN: | 9788832583236 |
| Publisher: | E-BOOKARAMA | Publication: | April 20, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Franz Liszt |
| ISBN: | 9788832583236 |
| Publisher: | E-BOOKARAMA |
| Publication: | April 20, 2019 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Chopin was a romantic era Polish composer. This work is a memoir by Liszt who knew Chopin both as man and artist. This memoir gives a unique understanding to the psychological character of the compositions of Chopin. It also offers Liszt's insight into some of Chopin's polonaises, especially the grand polonaise in F sharp minor. Liszt explains the strange emotion "ZAL" which is inclosed in his compositions. Then, presents a brief sketch on the lives of other great people in Chopin's circle. After that, Liszt discusses Chopin's fame and early life. Finally, Liszt gives a detailed account on Chopin's sufferings due to ill health and the unfortunate departure of the great composer.
In summary, "Life of Chopin" is a sympathetic tribute from one great composer for the piano to another.
Chopin was a romantic era Polish composer. This work is a memoir by Liszt who knew Chopin both as man and artist. This memoir gives a unique understanding to the psychological character of the compositions of Chopin. It also offers Liszt's insight into some of Chopin's polonaises, especially the grand polonaise in F sharp minor. Liszt explains the strange emotion "ZAL" which is inclosed in his compositions. Then, presents a brief sketch on the lives of other great people in Chopin's circle. After that, Liszt discusses Chopin's fame and early life. Finally, Liszt gives a detailed account on Chopin's sufferings due to ill health and the unfortunate departure of the great composer.
In summary, "Life of Chopin" is a sympathetic tribute from one great composer for the piano to another.
