Frederic Chopin As A Man And Musician Volume 2

By Frederick Niecks

Book Overview

Frederic Chopin As A Man And Musician V2 is a book written by Frederick Niecks that provides a comprehensive biography of the famous composer Frederic Chopin. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on Chopin's life and work after he left Poland and settled in Paris. The book covers Chopin's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with illness and his eventual death at a young age. It also delves into his musical career, examining his compositions and the inspiration behind them, as well as his influence on the Romantic era of music.Niecks provides detailed analysis of Chopin's music, including his famous piano works such as the Nocturnes, Preludes, and Ballades. The book also includes historical context, discussing the political and social climate of Chopin's time and how it impacted his life and work.Overall, Frederic Chopin As A Man And Musician V2 is a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most beloved composers in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, Chopin's music in particular, or the Romantic era.While in examining the earlier works, the praise bestowed on them was often largely mixed with censure, and the admiration felt for them tempered by dissatisfaction; we shall have little else than pure praise and admiration for the works that remain to be considered, at least for the vast majority of them. One thing, however, seems to me needful before justice can be done to the composer Chopin: certain prejudices abroad concerning him have to be combated. I shall, therefore, preface my remarks on particular compositions and groups of compositions by some general observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419120824
• ISBN13: 9781419120824
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"