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Frédéric Chopin
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Frédéric François Chopin (born Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin; 1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period, known for his works primarily composed for solo piano. He is widely regarded as one of the most important composers of his time, recognised for a distinctive musical style and a highly refined technique. Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola and raised in Warsaw, which became part of Congress Poland in 1815. A child prodigy, he completed his musical education in Warsaw and composed many of his early works there. In 1830, shortly before the outbreak of the November Uprising, he left Poland and eventually settled in Paris at the age of 21. He performed publicly only about 30 times during his career, preferring the more private settings of salons. He earned a living by selling his compositions and giving piano lessons, for which he was in high demand. In Paris, Chopin developed friendships with musicians such as Franz Liszt and was admired by many contemporaries, including Robert Schumann. He was briefly engaged to Maria Wodzińska from 1836 to 1837 and later entered into a complex relationship with the French writer Aurore Dupin, better known by her pen name George Sand. Their stay in Mallorca in 1838–39, despite being personally difficult, resulted in a productive period of composition. In his final years, he was financially supported by Jane Stirling, a Scottish admirer. Chopin suffered from poor health throughout his life a
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Chopin: Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. posth.
407,4042Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
369,8283Prélude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4
232,9184Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
200,3985Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, op. 72, no. 1
196,8766Waltz No. 19 in A minor, Op. posth.
178,4707Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2
178,2528Nocturne No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1
148,0679Nocturne en mi bémol majeur opus 9 n°2: Ballade en Sol Mineur No.1
145,60910Nocturne No.1 in B flat minor, Op.9 No.1
127,853albums
Chopin: Nocturnes
Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2, Nocturnes, Barcarolle & Scherzo
The Pianist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Chopin: Complete Nocturnes
Chopin
Chopin: Waltzes, Etc.
Chopin: The Nocturnes
Chopin: Waltzes
Chopin: Nocturnes (Volume 1)
Chopin: Préludes
Chopin: Works for Piano
CHOPIN: Nocturnes, Vol. 1