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Edgar Stillman Kelley's critiques and lecture notes are the jewels of the Western
College archival collection. These personal memoirs provide the public with a
unique glimpse into Kelley's analytical observations. Critiquing the merits of
both his classical and contemporary peers, Kelley remains mindful not to succumb to his own
musical prejudices as he expounds on the works of such composers as Chopin and Beethoven.
In 1913 Chopin the Composer, Kelley's first published book, was well received by most music
enthusiasts of the day.
"Various brilliant literary productions dealing with Poland's composer from a
biographical, pianistic or esthetic standpoint have graced the tables of the music-loving
world from time to time".
-Edgar Stillman Kelley
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