A biography of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frédéric Chopin and a critical analysis of his work by American music writer and critic James Huneker. (Summary by Julie VW)
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Episodes
01 I. Poland: Youthful Ideals
Episode 1 · 45:46
02 II. Paris: In the Maelstrom
Episode 2 · 55:02
03 III. England, Scotland and Père La Chaise
Episode 3 · 28:46
04 IV. The Artist
Episode 4 · 49:03
05 V. The Poet and Psychologist
Episode 5 · 31:28
06 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part I)
Episode 6 · 46:29
07 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part II)
Episode 7 · 30:06
08 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part III)
Episode 8 · 28:54
09 VII. Moods in Miniature: The Preludes
Episode 9 · 35:21
10 VIII. Impromptus and Valses
Episode 10 · 17:44
11 IX. Night and its Melancholy Mysteries: The Nocturnes