Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician - Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Niecks, Frederick, 1845-1924

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician - Volume 1" by Frederick Niecks is a biographical account written in the late 19th century, focusing on the life and contributions of composer Frederick Chopin. The book explores both Chopin's personal character and his musical legacy, set against the backdrop of his Polish heritage and the historical circumstances surrounding his life and works. The opening of the work begins with a detailed preface that outlines Niecks' methodology in biography writing, emphasizing the importance of presenting factual information while allowing readers to form their own conclusions. He reflects on previous biographies of Chopin, highlighting their shortcomings, and sets the stage for a thorough exploration of Chopin's life and the context in which he created his music. The narrative introduces the reader to Chopin's family background and early influences, specifically his father, Nicholas Chopin, and his mother, Justina, establishing a foundation for understanding how Chopin's upbringing in a well-educated and supportive family fostered his musical genius from a young age. Additionally, Niecks hints at the cultural and political aspects of Poland that shaped Chopin's identity and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This Etext was prepared by John Mamoun, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2003-11-01