Frederic Chopin, 1810-1849

'œThis volume is specifically issued as tribute 'to a great artist pointing out his place in the literature of music as understood by critics, artists, and composers at the half-turn of the twentieth century.' There are, accordingly, testimonials by several eminences, stressing the Polish national character of Chopin's genius, and there is an excellent brief summary of Chopin's life by the editor. But the most interesting section ... is a selection of twenty-odd pages from previously unpublished letters of Chopin to Delfina Potocka. These selections cast considerable light on Chopin's thoughts regarding other composers and the value of his own music.'' New York TimesMizwa, Stephen P. is the author of 'Frederic Chopin, 1810-1849', published 1983 under ISBN 9780313241161 and ISBN 0313241163.