Chopin / Jim Samson.

Author/creator Samson, Jim
Format Book
Edition1st American edition.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Schirmer, 1997.
Descriptionxii, 322 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of leaves : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe Master musicians
Master musicians series. ^A260201
Contents In his homeland -- 'A virtuoso in his own right'. Pedagogy and other influences -- New frontiers -- 'A rebirth of pianistic art'. Chopin's piano writing -- The best society -- 'A new world for myself'. Issues in musical style -- Years of refuge -- 'The perfection of art'. Chopin's genres -- Twilight -- 'Simplicity itself'. Compositional process: sketches, fair copies, editions -- Images of Chopin.
Abstract From Frederic Chopin's birth in Poland and eventful flight in the wake of the Polish rebellion against the Russians, through his life in Paris and his ill-fated love affair with George Sand, until his eventual death of tuberculosis, this latest entry in the popular Master Musician Series examines the life and work of the great pianist and composer.
Local noteLittle-309905--305131013557Y
General noteFirst published in; Great Britain by Oxford University Press in 1966.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 311-314) and index.
ISBN0028647351

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.C54 S1865 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold