The Life and Works of Chopin

by Jeremy Siepmann Narrated by Jeremy Siepmann

Overview

2002 APA Audie Award • Original Work The second in our new series of musical biographies, written and presented by broadcaster Jeremy Siepmann, with Anton Lesser as Chopin. In this set the life and music of the revolutionary composer/pianist is unveiled in considerable detail with many musical examples.

Music: Chopin

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

Siepmann presents the lives of Beethoven and Chopin through two musical biographies. Combining each composer's music with narrative, he demonstrates the development of each musician's skills and growth as an artist. Each audiobook contains an eight-page booklet, which discusses the artist's role in the Romantic Movement, his music, and some information on his life. Also included are musical credits and an outline of each cassette, as well as the best-known works of each composer. The diction is clear and precise with either minimal or no accent on the part of narrators Bob Peck, Karen Archer, and Neville Jason, among others. While neither of these tapes provides startling new insights into the composers, they do present a thorough and interesting sound portrait that will hold the attention of nonmusicians. This series would be of special interest to academic libraries and of use to large public libraries. Recommended. Laurie Selwyn, San Antonio P.L. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

DEC/JAN 02 - AudioFile

This biography of Frederick Chopin, with commentary on his works, including beautifully played samples of the pieces under discussion, is to my mind a near perfect use of the audio format. Siepmann writes with acumen and sympathy about both the man and the music, and reads the narration with equal skill. When dialogue is taken verbatim from letters or journals, four skillful actors are used to bring long dead personalities to life and add texture to the narrative. My only wish would be for an audible signal to alert one that a side is finished. B.G. 2002 Audie Award Finalist. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940174907393
Publisher:	Naxos Audiobooks
Publication date:	02/01/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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