Chopin – His Life and Music

INCLUDES AUDIO EXTRACTS!


Chopin is one of the great originals of musical history and among the most universally beloved of all composers. Every one of his compositions involves the piano and his contribution to the development of the instrument’s potential cannot be underestimated. This biography offers a clear perspective on Chopin’s complex character, whose innermost feelings were only fully expressed in his music. Generously illustrated, it draws widely on contemporary sources, with detailed commentary on all Chopin’s works, making it both an engaging portrait of the composer and an important work of reference.


This biography comes with 2½ hours of music by Chopin. Audio samples are contained in the text: just touch to play them while you read!