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Famous composers. Frederic Chopin 1810-1849 /

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The Polish composer Frederic Chopin is unique in that he composed almost exclusively for his own instrument, the piano. As a pianist he was self taught and had an astonishing talent for improvisation. As a composer he was a perfectionist in the classical mould and his wonderful compositions ensure t...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Director, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Venice, CA : TMW Media, 2011.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Chopin, Frédéric, > 1810-1849.
Chopin, Frédéric, > 1810-1849 > Criticism and interpretation.
Composers > Poland > Biography.
Pianists > Poland > Biography.
Compositeurs > Pologne > Biographies.
Pianistes > Pologne > Biographies.
Composers.
Pianists.
Poland.
Biographical films.
Biographies.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Educational films.
Films éducatifs.
Films biographiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The Polish composer Frederic Chopin is unique in that he composed almost exclusively for his own instrument, the piano. As a pianist he was self taught and had an astonishing talent for improvisation. As a composer he was a perfectionist in the classical mould and his wonderful compositions ensure that he is one of the best loved names in world music. The DVD traces his short life and includes an overview of his musical works.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed July 19, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (36 minutes)
Playing Time:00:35:33