Willis, Peter
Chopin in Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367879730
- author:
- Willis, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 16.3 x 1.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Music, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Chopin in Britain explores the lesser-known period of the composer's life when he visited England and Scotland in 1848. This study draws on original documentary evidence and cultural artefacts to shed new light on his two visits, placing them within the aristocratic and artistic landscape of mid-nineteenth-century England and Scotland. The book provides a fresh perspective on Chopin's time in Britain, revealing the social and artistic milieux of London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. It also offers insights into important figures such as Jane Stirling and Ary Scheffer, adding to our understanding of this pivotal period in the composer's life. Richly illustrated, this study brings to life a fascinating chapter in Chopin's biography, filling a significant gap in our knowledge of his life and artistic context.
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