Life of Chopin

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - Memoirs

Authors: Franz Liszt In Year : 1863

Book Language: English

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Preface
Chapter I
Chapter II Part I
Chapter II Part II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V Part I
Chapter V Part II
Chapter VI Part I
Chapter VI Part II
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII

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. - Summary by Λ