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His Personal Information...
Born: Zelazowa Wola, a village near Warsaw, Poland
Place: March 1, 1810
Even as a small child, Chopin loved piano music. Chopin's first published work, a rondo (or round), appeared when he was 15 years old. When he graduated at 17, he was recognized as the leading pianist of Warsaw and a talented composer. Among his compositions are some 50 mazurkas, 26 preludes, 24 etudes, 19 nocturnes, 15 waltzes, 11 polonaises, 4 ballades, and 3 sonatas. For his polonaises and mazurkas, he used the rhythms and spirit of Polish folk dances.
Died: October 17, 1849
Place: Warsaw, Poland |
