Welcome to the fifth post discussing Chasing Chopin by Annik LaFarge.
In Chapter 5, LaFarge explores Frédéric Chopin's profound, lifelong reverence for Johann Sebastian Bach. Centered around his winter stay in Majorca with George Sand, the chapter details how Chopin prepared for composing his iconic Preludes, Op. 28 by immersing himself in Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier. Rather than a conservative exercise, studying Bach was an act of radical inspiration for Chopin, shaping his architectural understanding of counterpoint and miniature forms. LaFarge reframes Chopin not as an isolated, delicate Romantic, but as an artist deeply anchored in mathematical precision and classical lineage.
Annik LaFarge has an extensive website that includes links and resources for each chapter. I highly encourage you to check it out, especially if you are looking for ideas on how to connect this book to teaching ideas for your studio or classroom.
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