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New Illustrated Lives Of The Great Composers: Chopin Reprint Edition
Author(s): Ates Orga (Author)
- Publisher: Omnibus Press
- Publication Date: March 1, 2015
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1780384440
- ISBN-13: 9781780384443
Book Description
This new biography is a fascinating account of the period in which Chopin lived, and the way in which the political scene helped shape his music. The important people and places in the composer’s life are brought vividly to life by the use of contemporary engraving, paintings and lithographs. The author has made extensive use of contemporary accounts, letters and notebooks, and reproduces little known caricatures drawn by Chopin. This is an ideal book for the music lover who has no specialist knowledge. At the same time it will prove a valuable source of original material for students and professionals looking for fresh insights into Chopin’s music. Includes a CD featuring a selection of recordings by the composer.
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About the Author
Ates Orga is a Fellow of Trinity College of Music, London. He was formerly with the Music Division of the British Broadcasting Corporation and is now Lecturer in Music at The University of Surrey.
