Life of Chopin


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(2.1 stars; 5 reviews)

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 (6 hr 12 min)

Chapters

Preface 10:52 Read by bala
Chapter I 32:57 Read by bala
Chapter II Part I 25:00 Read by bala
Chapter II Part II 26:23 Read by bala
Chapter III 43:31 Read by bala
Chapter IV 43:18 Read by bala
Chapter V Part I 34:33 Read by Lori Arsenault
Chapter V Part II 33:52 Read by Lori Arsenault
Chapter VI Part I 21:52 Read by inflected
Chapter VI Part II 20:30 Read by inflected
Chapter VII 37:12 Read by bala
Chapter VIII 42:18 Read by bala

Reviews

hate


(1 stars)

hate bala the narrator, sorry chopin im in love with ur music but this narrator got me totally disgusted,I willl not listen

love the story but i hate the narrator :/


(0.5 stars)

No, not this accent. Chopin is not Kopen?!?!?!


(2 stars)