Chopin - 9781472440488

Taylor & Francis

ChopinAuthor(s): John Rink\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781472440488, 978-1472440488\nSynopsis\nThis anthology brings together representative examples of the most significant and engaging scholarly writing on Chopin by a wide range of authors. The essays selected for the volume portray a rounded picture of Chopin as composer, pianist and teacher of his music, and of his overall achievement and legacy. Historical perspectives are offered on Chopins biography as cultural discourse, on the evolution and origins of his style, and on the contexts of given works. A fascinating contemporary overview of Chopins oeuvre is also provided. Seven source studies assess the status and role of Chopins notational practices as well as some enigmatic sketch material. Essays in the field of performance studies scrutinise the cultural work carried out by Chopins performances and discuss his playing style along with that of his conte.