Chopin

The Four Ballades

Autori

• Jim Samson

Serie

• Cambridge Music Handbooks

Parametri

• 116 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Musica

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on Chopin's four ballades, the book offers a thorough exploration of their historical and musical context, highlighting their importance in the solo piano repertoire of the nineteenth century. Jim Samson delves into the social influences surrounding Chopin's compositions, evaluates various printed editions, and examines the critical reception of these works. Additionally, the discussion includes insights into the interpretations by prominent pianists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, enriching the reader's understanding of these masterpieces.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(Copertina rigida)