📱 eBook en inglés LIFE OF CHOPIN

Chopin was a romantic era Polish composer. "Life of Chopin" is a memoir written in 1852 by composer Franz 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 Liszts insight into some of Chopins 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 Chopins circle. After that, Liszt discusses Chopins fame and early life. Finally, Liszt gives a detailed account on Chopins sufferings due to ill health and the unfortunate departure of the great composer.

In summary, "Life of Chopin" is a sympathetic tribute from one great composer for the piano to another.