{"title":"Paul Kildea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003ePaul Kildea\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for his insightful contributions to the world of music and culture. As a renowned conductor and scholar, Kildea brings a unique perspective to his writing, blending his extensive knowledge of music with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find books such as \u003cem\u003eChopin's Piano\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the fascinating history of an instrument that once belonged to the legendary composer Frédéric Chopin. Through meticulous research and vivid narrative, Kildea explores how this piano became a symbol of artistic expression and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKildea's works are ideal for those interested in the intersection of music, history, and cultural studies. His books offer readers an opportunity to not only learn about pivotal moments in the arts but also understand the broader cultural implications of these events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a music enthusiast or a lover of cultural history, Paul Kildea's writings provide a captivating journey through the world of arts and culture. Discover his works today and gain a deeper appreciation for the stories behind some of the greatest musical figures and instruments in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chopins-piano-by-paul-kildea-9780141980560","title":"Chopin's Piano","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dazzling exploration of Romantic music unlike any other, from one of the most exciting writers about classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChopin's Piano\u003c\/i\u003e begins in November 1838, when George Sand, her children, and Frederick Chopin took a boat to Majorca for the winter. It describes their circumstances there, and how Chopin completed one of the most revolutionary works in the history of music—his Preludes—on 'a small Mallorquin piano' which he picked up when they arrived and carted up to the monastery in the mountains where he and Sand lodged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKildea traces the history of the Preludes, their pianists, their interpretations, and the history of the Mallorquin piano itself, to find an unexpected path through the history of romantic music—via Wanda Landowska in Berlin in 1913, Paris in 1940-41 when the Nazis seized the piano, down to the end of romantic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an astonishing narrative and detective story, an unclassifiable and thrilling book, which explores in an original way the changing meaning of music through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340680446188,"sku":"9780141980560","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14607583482238.jpg?v=1772165140"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/paul-kildea.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}