Chopin: the Man and His Music
James Huneker
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Length 9 h 30 min
Chapters 16
First published 1900
A biography of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frédéric Chopin and a critical analysis of his work by American music writer and critic James Huneker. (Summary by Julie VW)
Chapters
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01 I. Poland: Youthful Ideals Read by Julie VW 45:46
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02 II. Paris: In the Maelstrom Read by Neeru Iyer 55:02
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03 III. England, Scotland and Père La Chaise Read by Julie VW 28:46
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04 IV. The Artist Read by MJ Franck 49:03
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05 V. The Poet and Psychologist Read by Julie VW 31:28
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06 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part I) Read by Linda Andrus 46:29
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07 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part II) Read by Julie VW 30:06
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08 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part III) Read by Robert Hoffman 28:54
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09 VII. Moods in Miniature: The Preludes Read by Robert Hoffman 35:21
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10 VIII. Impromptus and Valses Read by Elizabeth Klett 17:44
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11 IX. Night and its Melancholy Mysteries: The Nocturnes Read by Christopher Smith 32:38
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12 X. The Ballades: Faery Dramas Read by Joy S Grape 23:26
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13 XI. Classical Currents Read by doonaboon 42:52
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14 XII. The Polonaises: Heroic Hymns of Battle Read by pklipp 24:08
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15 XIII. Mazurkas: Dances of the Soul Read by MJ Franck 57:22
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16 XIV. Chopin the Conquerer Read by Robert Hoffman 21:02
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