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Chopin: The Man and His Music

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This classic in music biography and criticism reflects the intimate knowledge of Chopin's music acquired by the author while studying to become a concert pianist. Part 1 deals with Chopin's life and comments on his teachings and performances; the second part offers a brilliant, piece-by-piece analysis of the entire body of his music. 

Author(s): James Huneker
Edition: New impression
Year: 1966

Language: English
Pages: 252

Title......Page 2
Contents......Page 4
PART I—THE MAN......Page 6
I. Poland:—Youthful Ideals......Page 7
II. Paris:—In the Maelstrom......Page 33
III. England, Scotland and Pere La Chaise......Page 65
IV. The Artist......Page 83
V. Poet and Psychologist......Page 111
PART II—HIS MUSIC......Page 129
VI. The Studies:—Titanic Experiments......Page 130
VII. Moods in Miniature:—The Preludes......Page 193
VIII. Impromptus and Valses......Page 215
IX. Night and Its Melancholy Mysteries:—The Nocturnes......Page 227
X. The Ballades:—Faery Dramas......Page 247
XI. Classical Currents......Page 263
XII. The Polonaises:—Heroic Hymns of Battle......Page 288
XIII. Mazurkas:—Dances of the Soul......Page 304
XIV. Chopin the Conqueror......Page 334
Bibliography......Page 346