Frederic ChopinThe genius of the music of the nineteenth century

He was the Polish composer of the period of

romanticism, which introduced revolutionary changes in the world of

piano music. Its exceptional expressive style is reflected in his first concerts. Besides,

he was a pianist-virtuoso and a teacher.

He was the author of many works for piano and newly interpreted many genres: revived

on a romantic basis prelude, created a piano ballad, made poetry and dramatized dances - Mazurka, Polonaise, waltz; turned

Scherzo in independent work.

Chopin's artistic activities began in 1829. He played in Vienna, Krakow,

performing his works.His first concert Chopin gave in Paris at

the age of 22. It was full success. Chopin performed rarely at the

concerts, but in the salons of the Polish colony and the French aristocracy glory

Chopin was growing extremely fast.

Chopin was born on March 1, 1810 in a village near Warsaw and died on October

17, 1849 in Paris.

Chopin is one of the main composers in the repertoire of many

pianists. Recording of his works appears in the catalogues of the

major record companies. Since 1927 in Warsaw the international

competition of pianists Chopin has been held. Among the winners there

is a famous Polish pianist Agricultural Sztompka, who was an

admirer of Chopin.