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Frederic Chopin

Widely considered to be one of the greatest pianists in history, and perhaps the most influential composer of the Romantic era, Frédéric Chopin's compositions are amongst the most recognizable in the world. All questions about Chopin, including his legacy, style, and musical pieces, should be placed in this category.

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Who made Chopin pianos?

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Further to the previous answer, Chopin did not make pianos.

The two manufacturers that Chopin most favoured were Erard and Pleyel.

Is Chopin Waltz Op69 No2 Ashkenazy polyphonic?

Any of Chopin's waltzes are not written in polyphonic structure. They mostly contain a melody and an chordal accompaniment. Hence, Op 69 No 2 waltz by Chopin is homophonic.

Where did Frederic Chopin receive his education?

Frederic Chopin was tutored until he was thirteen, he then enrolled in the Warsaw Lyceum in 1823. He later began a three year course of studies with Jozef Elsner.

What are some good romantic piano pieces to learn written by composers other than Chopin Grieg and Debussy?

Not able to take lessons at the moment and was wondering what some good classical or romantic era pieces would be to learn and increase my skill and technique. I'm currently around grade 8 (ABRSM) level in terms of playing skill, and have learnt quite a lot of pieces by Chopin, Grieg, Debussy, Mozart and a few of the usual annoying fidly Bach inventions and want to learn pieces by other somposers for some variety but don't know what to learn or what would be good for my level to increase my skill, everything I look at is either too easy or too hard/technical =\ had a go at some easier rachmaninov stuff and yeah, that didn't go to well lol. Hardest thing I can play so far is, in my opinon, Mozart's K333 sonata (the whole thing) to give you an idea of the kind of level I'm at.

Please give actual piece names and numbers, not just the composers name.

Who is the youngest person ever to record Chopin's 24 Etudes?

Dated up to today April.27, 2010, it was Melodie Zhao who officially recorded all the etudes at 13 years old.

However, one more recording will be released in May, 2010, featuring the youngest ever EMI artist: Shengliang Zhang(or Nick Name for Niu Niu), this will soon be the officially youngest pianist ever recorded the etudes, he was 12 Years Old.

Answered by the Chopin Etudes Collector: Yuan Huang

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How old was Chopin when he died?

He died at the age of 39 as aresult of of Tuberculosis.

He actually might of had Cystic Fibrosis. Todays studies say he did but we are not sure.

How do you spell Frédéric François Chopin correctly?

Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin is the Polish name. Frédéric François Chopin is written correctly as the International version.

Where can one listen to Chopin Funeral March?

The best place to hear Chopin's Funeral March is at an actual funeral, however, as it is not recommended that you crash a funeral, the next best place to hear it would be to go to your local music store and see if they have it on a CD.

What problems did Fryderyk Chopin face?

Why do you want to know?

Firstly, I'm Not Completely Sure What Frédéric François Chopin's Greatest Fear Was. Probably Something Normal Like Everyone Else's Fears Are, For Example Spiders Etc.

Secondly, The Above Answer Saying Why Do You Want To Know Is Completley Pointless, And Un Constructive. You Could Probably Find The Answer To You Question From One Of Your Parents, A Music Teacher, Google, Yahoo Images, The Library Or Just The World Wide Web. Hope I Helped!

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Instruments used in Krakowiak by Frederic Chopin?

Chopin used in he's KRAKOWIAK 2 flutes, 2oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 french horns, 2 trumpets, pianoforte (soloistic part), timpani, and strings

When playing Nocturne in Eb by Chopin what is the skill level?

Anyone can play it. If you have just started the piano, it would take longer for you because your technique would have not developed that much yet, compared to a professional, who would be able to easily finish it quickly.

Did frederic Chopin get married?

No. He was once betrothed, but the relationship never developed further due to some meddling by the girl's mother who felt that Chopin's increasingly poor health made him 'unsuitable' for marriage to her daughter.

Chopin had a teenage infatuation with a couple of girls that he was too shy to progress and finally he had a relationship with the French Novelist Aurore Dudevant (nom-de-plume Georges Sand). This relationship had a basis of love and mutual artistic admiration and lasted for many years, but they never married.

Aurore is to be thanked for providing the peace, tranquility and means that allowed Chopin to create many of his finest masterpieces - without whose support these may never have been composed.

Sadly the relationship gradually fell apart, for complex reasons, a few years before he died. It could be said the anguish of this parting may have hastened Chopin's deteriorating health as the support and means that she had provided were no longer available to Chopin.

Where did Chopin live?

Frederic Francois Chopin, composer of the Romantic Era -

Born - 1st March, 1810 in Zelazowa, Poland

Died - 17th October, 1849 in Paris, France (from tuberculosis)

Some major works include - 2 Piano concertos, 3 Sonatas, 4 Scherzos, 25 Preludes, 27 Etudes, 19 Nocturnes, 44 Waltzes, 10 Polonaises, 56 Mazurkas, 4 Ballades.

Specialist Genres - Solo piano music

Chopin began to compose before he was seven and made his first public appearances as a pianist. After leaving school at 16, he enrolled in the Warsaw Conservatory and began composing seriously. He travelled to Vienna and subesquently spent most of his time in Paris, with a visit to England. He never married, but had a variety of lovers.

He lived in Paris, France.

What is the name of the corresponding genre by Fredic Chopin named Prelude Raindrop?

The Prelude in D flat ("Raindrop") is one of Chopin's Piano Preludes, Opus 28. #15. The genre is "Piano Prelude" or "Piano Miniature."

What Chopin Piano Concerto is more famous 1 or 2?

I would say they hold equal popularity, in terms of how often they are performed in concerts.

Both are young works, composed within a year of each other. The first to be completed was the F minor Concerto (Marked as No 2). This was started in 1829 at the age of 19 and was not completed until March of 1830.

Chopin had by then started a second Piano concerto, in E Minor.

Due to problems with manuscripts and errors on behalf of the publishers, the 2nd, E Minor Concerto was published out of chronological order as No 1.

It follows that when the F Minor concerto was ready to be published, it became the 2nd Piano Concerto, even though it was composed first.

There was apparently no effort to change the status quo and so this numbering remains, confusingly, to this day!

So, what we know as the Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor Opus 11, was composed after what we know as the Piano Concerto No 2 in F Minor Opus 22.

Both are very beautiful works and both have much to recommend them.

When did Chopin compose Nocturne in E flat?

Between 1830 and 1831, along with two others in the same opus No.9.