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A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice. The Sunday Times (Uk) Classical Music Book Of 2018 And One Of The EconomistS Best Books Of 2018.A Magisterial Portrait. Corinna Da FonsecaWollheim, The New York Times Book Reviewa Landmark Biography Of The Polish Composer By One Of The WorldS Leading Authorities On Chopin And His Time, Updated With New Information.Based On Ten Years Of Research And A Vast Cache Of Primary Sources Located In Archives In Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, And Washington, D.C., Alan WalkerS Monumental Fryderyk Chopin: A Life And Times Is The Most Comprehensive Biography Of The Great Polish Composer To Appear In English. WalkerS Work Is A Corrective Biography, Intended To Dispel The Many Myths And Legends That Continue To Surround Chopin. Fryderyk Chopin Is An Intimate Look Into A Dramatic Life; Of Particular Focus Are ChopinS Childhood And Youth In Poland, Which Are Brought Into Line With WalkerS Latest Scholarly Findings, And ChopinS Romantic Life With George Sand, With Whom He Lived For Nine Years.Comprehensive And Engaging, And Written In Highly Readable Prose, The Biography Wears Its Scholarship Lightly: This Is A Book Suited As Much For The Professional Pianist As It Is For The Casual Music Lover. Just As He Did In His Definitive Biography Of Liszt, Walker Illuminates Chopin And His Music With Unprecedented Clarity In This Magisterial Biography, Bringing To Life One Of The Nineteenth CenturyS Most Confounding, Beloved, And Legendary Artists. In This New Edition, Walker Updates His Landmark Work With New Revelations About Chopin, An Enduring Source Of Fascination In The Classical Music World.
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I was excited to read this book, but I was disappointed with the writing style. It felt a bit too academic for my taste, and I struggled to get through some chapters. I was hoping for a more engaging narrative.
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Julia Kowalski
A Great Read for Music Lovers
If you're into classical music or just love biographies, this revised edition does a fantastic job of bringing Chopin's life to light. The updates really enrich the narrative and I found myself lost in the details of his times. Perfect for anyone looking to dive deeper into his music and life!
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Michael Thompson
Interesting but Could Be Better
I enjoyed learning about Chopin's life, but some parts felt a bit drawn out. The revisions are nice, but I wished for more insights into his compositions. Worth a look if you love music history, but not without its flaws.
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Rina Takahashi
Packaging Was a Let Down
While I found the biography insightful, the packaging was a bit damaged when it arrived. Still, the content is rich and informative. Just wish it hadn't come in such bad shape.
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Liam Johnson
Solid Biography, Great for Students
I bought this for my music history class, and it was a solid choice. The revised edition is well-researched and adds a lot of historical context around Chopin's life. It made for a great discussion in class!
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