Life of Chopin
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
Genre(s): Memoirs
Language: English
Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
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Play 00 | Preface | bala |
00:10:52 |
Play 01 | Chapter I | bala |
00:32:57 |
Play 02 | Chapter II Part I | bala |
00:25:00 |
Play 03 | Chapter II Part II | bala |
00:26:23 |
Play 04 | Chapter III | bala |
00:43:31 |
Play 05 | Chapter IV | bala |
00:43:18 |
Play 06 | Chapter V Part I | Lori Arsenault |
00:34:33 |
Play 07 | Chapter V Part II | Lori Arsenault |
00:33:52 |
Play 08 | Chapter VI Part I | inflected |
00:21:52 |
Play 09 | Chapter VI Part II | inflected |
00:20:30 |
Play 10 | Chapter VII | bala |
00:37:12 |
Play 11 | Chapter VIII | bala |
00:42:18 |