Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Early Years [Paperback]

Opal Wheeler (Author), Christine Price (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

Frederic Chopin, celebrated pianist and probably the greatest composer for the piano the world has ever known, was born in a little cottage in Poland on the estate of Count Skarbek, whose children were tutored by his father, Nicolas Chopin. The child loved music from babyhood and when the family moved to Warsaw a few years after his birth, he was placed under the tutelage of the best masters of music in Poland. His astounding performance in playing the solo part of a difficult concerto with the full Warsaw orchestra when only nine years of age marked little Frederic as the genius he was. Through the early years to that momentous day in Vienna when his playing at the theater of Count Gallenberg actually launched his career as a major figure in the world of music, Frederic Chopin's childhood and boyhood are dramatically presented. Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Later Years completes the great man's life story.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Zeezok Publishing (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933573112
• ISBN-13: 978-1933573113
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars POLAND'S CHOPIN: GREATEST COMPOSER FOR PIANO EVER, August 24, 2007

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This review is from: Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Early Years (Paperback)

This book, wonderfully, brings Chopin's early life/years/music to life. He is a one in a billion classical music genius. The book flows nicely and provides a great intro into Chopin's life. Also, highly recommended is Chopin: Later Years. These 2 books are a fantastic start for delving into the incredible life of "the" greatest composer for piano, "in the world!": CHOPIN.