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- Title
Chopin: the Public Face of Poland.
- Authors
Zamoyski, Adam
- Abstract
The article discusses Polish composer Frederic Chopin, focusing particularly on his visit to London, England in 1848. It also considers British public opinion regarding Poland's 19th century attempts at nationalism, the relative merits of German and French composers, and public welfare. Chopin fled to London in 1848 from Paris, France as a way to avoid the February Revolution of 1848. The author considers Chopin's correspondence which details his stay, discusses his concerts, and reflects on how his failing health impacted his public and private piano performances.
- Subjects
POLAND; UNITED Kingdom; CHOPIN, Frederic, 1810-1849; BIOGRAPHIES of composers; POPULAR culture; PUBLIC opinion; 19TH century music; VICTORIAN Period, Great Britain, 1837-1901; POLISH history -- 1795-1864; NINETEENTH century
- Publication
History Today, 2010, Vol 60, Issue 4, p30
- ISSN
0018-2753
- Publication type
Article