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    Geographical View of Chopin's Musical Influences
    (2019-09-02) Hong, Daphne
    The purpose of this project is to show the footsteps of musical composer, Frédéric Chopin, through map visualization. It aims to build upon preliminary knowledge about the composer, allowing young musicians to better understand the music they are playing. With a never before seen aspect of geographical association with Chopin’s biography, it will allow users to make a straightforward connection between Chopin’s life and the geographical map. The goal is to instill users’ knowledge of the composer. Ultimately, it is to better their understanding of music history and the way it had evolved. Taken all together, contemporary musicians will have the resources they need for a more accurate interpretation of the music they are playing. Insight on the composer’s interpretation (e.g. circumstances which may have influenced their music – war, love, etc.) allows young musicians to replicate the piece the way it had originally been written.