Chopin w krytyce muzycznej 1918-1939 Antologia

The anthology serves as a continuation of the initial volume that chronicled the era up to World War I, with editions available both in translation and Polish (2011). It maintains the same geographical focus, covering Poland, the Soviet Union, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Despite focusing solely on the 20-year interwar period, this volume offers a rich collection of topics and materials. The appreciation for the work of Chopin has deepened considerably, especially with advancements in musicology that have led to extensive biographical studies, the first publication of his letters, and an analysis of his compositions, particularly regarding melodies and harmonies. In the realm of music critique, he has been elevated alongside geniuses like Beethoven and Wagner for revolutionizing 19th-century music. In different parts of the world, he is revered in unique ways: in Germany, his kinship with Bach is admired, in France, his pioneering spirit was seen as the precursor to modernity, while in England, his classical mastery was acknowledged. Both in Poland and Russia, the emphasis was on his national significance and the universal value and depth of his work.