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Chopin: the Man and His Music

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Chopin: the Man and His Music

by James Huneker

English· 9:30:07· 16 chapters
A biography of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frédéric Chopin and a critical analysis of his work by American music writer and critic James Huneker. (Summary by Julie VW)
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Chapters

  1. Chapter 1

    01 I. Poland: Youthful Ideals

    45:46
  2. Chapter 2

    02 II. Paris: In the Maelstrom

    55:02
  3. Chapter 3

    03 III. England, Scotland and Père La Chaise

    28:46
  4. Chapter 4

    04 IV. The Artist

    49:03
  5. Chapter 5

    05 V. The Poet and Psychologist

    31:28
  6. Chapter 6

    06 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part I)

    46:29
  7. Chapter 7

    07 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part II)

    30:06
  8. Chapter 8

    08 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part III)

    28:54
  9. Chapter 9

    09 VII. Moods in Miniature: The Preludes

    35:21
  10. Chapter 10

    10 VIII. Impromptus and Valses

    17:44
  11. Chapter 11

    11 IX. Night and its Melancholy Mysteries: The Nocturnes

    32:38
  12. Chapter 12

    12 X. The Ballades: Faery Dramas

    23:26
  13. Chapter 13

    13 XI. Classical Currents

    42:52
  14. Chapter 14

    14 XII. The Polonaises: Heroic Hymns of Battle

    24:08
  15. Chapter 15

    15 XIII. Mazurkas: Dances of the Soul

    57:22
  16. Chapter 16

    16 XIV. Chopin the Conquerer

    21:02