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

Opal Wheeler (Author), Christine Price (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

Chopin remembered Vienna as the city where he had made an instant success with his music, so when, after years at home in Warsaw, he returned to Vienna he was heartsick to find only a cool welcome awaiting him. Vienna wanted to dance and sing and forget war...and Poland was on the brink of war. In Paris, however, Chopin found himself warmly welcomed; his concerts became the vogue; his days were crowded with both gayety and the work he loved. Years passed and the world hailed his greatest compositions. Then ill health began making inroads on his time, and he went to Majorca, England, Scotland, seeking relief. However, time was running out, and, at the peak of his career, the great composer and pianist died in Paris, the city he loved. Thus, simply, yet with drama is completed this excellent two-volume biography of one of the world's greatest artists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Zeezok Publishing (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933573090
• ISBN-13: 978-1933573090
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,278,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars POLISH COMPOSER CHOPIN: LATER YEARS with EARLY YEARS: GREAT DUO!, September 12, 2007

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

Opal Wheeler's two books together, are an unbeatable combo for Chopin enthusiasts. Learn a lot about 'the greatest composer for piano ever," in these two wonderfully written books. These should be in all libraries and great for music/piano teachers. Also, there are actual Chopin pieces in the book. Outstanding!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TOGETHER with CHOPINS EARLIER YEARS: GREAT SET!, September 10, 2007

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These two books by Opal Wheeler are "must have" classics for Chopin enthusiasts, as well as, music depts., music/piano teachers. If your a piano person, or just love a great story about a great person, this is a top intro about Chopin. You can also buy an accompany CD that takes this classic journey full-circle. GREAT!

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An introduction to Chopin for a 10 year old, January 6, 2009

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Paul J. Fulcher (Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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I made a mistake in my purchase on line as did not know this was a young childs book. (There were no notes at all by the seller to help) This publication seems to me to be written in fantasy, fairy tail form too rather than based on biographical facts. So I am not sure what use it is apart from its entertainment value.
My copy is a musty 1960's vintage and was (at least to me) expensive at nearly $16 plus shipping.
I contacted the seller about my dissatisfaction and received a rather hurt and almost rude reply back. So, I do not take a chance and buy books which have no basic accompanying notes anymore.