Chopin settled in Paris in 1831 after studying at Warsaw Conservatory and giving concerts in Warsaw and Vienna.
Composer Biography
Frédéric Chopin, the composer, was born in the village of Zelazowa Wola in Mazovia, Poland, to a French father and a Polish mother.
Compositional Technique
Chopin transformed the Nocturne, a form initially popularized by Irish-born, Russian-based John Field, making it much more closely associated with himself.
Composer Biography
Despite remaining a Polish patriot throughout his life, Chopin became a French citizen and nearly 3,000 people attended his funeral in Paris.
Composer Biography
Chopin's most productive period, from 1838 to 1847, coincided with his romantic relationship with Aurore Dudevant, also known as novelist George Sand.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chopin composed almost exclusively for the solo piano, with the exception of two piano concertos, some songs, and chamber works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chopin preferred to perform privately at salons rather than in public concerts.
