Popular Alfred Cortot: In Search Of Chopin (Dover Books on Music) E-book
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"Altogether, a sensitive and tasteful document." "Library Journal"A series of themed essays rather than a traditional biography, this profile of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist is the work of a legendary conductor and performer. Alfred Cortot taught at the Paris Conservatory of Music, co-founded the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, and produced printed versions of the complete works of Chopin, Schumann, and Debussy. In these revealing chronicles, Cortot focuses on Chopin s compositions as well as his performances and personal relationships.Beginning with an account of the composer s physical characteristics, the book examines Chopin s role as a teacher; his works, as reflected by his correspondence; his identity as a Polish nationalist and his attitude toward France; and his concert performances. It further explores his friendships with Liszt and Delacroix and his romance with George Sand, as well as the composer s chronic illness and the expression of his tormented, sensitive nature in his music. "
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