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Kategoria narodowości w recepcji twórczości Fryderyka Chopina
The category of nationality in the reception of Frederic Chopin’s music

Author(s): Anna G. Piotrowska
Subject(s): Music
Published by: Instytut Slawistyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Polish national music; Frederic Chopin; reception of Chopin’s music

Summary/Abstract: The article outlines general tendencies and prevailing notions adapted for interpreting music by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) in the context of its acclaimed Polishness. Initiated already in the early nineteenth century – during the composer’s life – attitude towards his music as national heritage is continued until today creating a wide panorama of different interpretations and reinterpretations. The article presents the category of nationality in the reception of Frederic Chopin’s music by both Polish and foreign researchers

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 38
  • Page Range: 91-100
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish