Uniquely among great composers, all of Chopin's impressive body of work involved only the piano, which remained central to his musical expression.
Composer Biography
Chopin suffered from tuberculosis, which was almost always fatal in the 19th century, and his partner, the novelist George Sand, helped him live longer by seeking climates suited to delay the disease's spread.
Composer Biography
Frédéric Chopin, born near Warsaw, lived in Paris from 1831 and never returned to Poland, partly due to political considerations as his homeland was under Russian domination.
Compositional Technique
Chopin's 24 Préludes, Op. 28, are considered a significant contribution to the genre since J.S. Bach, mirroring Bach's use of 24 pieces to cover all major and minor keys.
Performer Biography
Peter Donohoe, the pianist on this recording, achieved unprecedented success as a joint winner of the 1982 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "The Chopin I Love," is borrowed from a recording by Arthur Rubinstein, a pianist whose approach to captivating listeners on behalf of the composer greatly influenced the performer.
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