Frederic Chopin - a famous Polish composer

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1. Tiago Aguilar
Frédéric
Chopin:
The poet of the
Piano

2. Who was Frédéric
François Chopin
Frédéric François Chopin, known as Fryderyk Franciszek
Szopen in Polish, was born on March 1, 1810, in Żelazowa
Wola, near Warsaw. He was a prominent composer and
pianist of the Romantic period, celebrated for his emotional
music and virtuosic technique. He died in 1849, leaving a
lasting musical legacy.

3. Chopin’s life
His father, Nicholas, was French, but he spent his whole life in Poland. His
mother was polish.
He started having piano lessons at the age of 7. He wrote his first musical piece
at that same age. Three years late he performed in the presence of the Russian
tsar Alexander I. He had a growing reputation as a child prodigy.
Looking for his artistic development, he decided to move to France at the age of
20.
At that times Poland didn’t exist in Europe’s map, and just after Chopin left the
country an armed uprising broke out. He loved his motherland and he wanted to
go back, but he couldn’t.
He went very famous in Paris because of his music.

4. Frédéric Chopin's move to Paris in 1831, this
marked a significant point in his life and career.
Due to the outbreak of the November Uprising in
Warsaw, it was impossible for him to return home.
He missed the country his whole life. That was
what most influenced his way of composing music.
Move to Paris

5. Most famous musical pieces
Some of the most famous pieces of art from federic Chopin
are
Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2: A beautiful and
calm piece for piano
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23: A strong and emotional
piece with many notes
Funeral March, Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35: A
sad piece often played at funerals
Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 ("Heroic"): A lively
and powerful piece that shows Polish spirit

6. Chopin’s health
struggles
Fryderyk Chopin had to deal with serious health
problems throughout his life. He suffered from chronic
respiratory problems, including coughing up blood,
severe breathing problems, and weight loss. Many
believe he had tuberculosis, which led to his death at
the age of 39. His illness caused him constant fatigue
and frequent attacks of illness, which affected his
musical career.

7. Influence on music
Frédéric Chopin greatly influenced music, especially for the piano.
He created beautiful melodies and emotional pieces. His works, like
nocturnes and études, changed how people play the piano. Chopin
also used Polish folk music in his compositions. Many later
composers were inspired by his style and creativity.

8. Previously explained in the presentation, Chopin’s music was deeply
influenced by nostalgia and a strong desire to return to his
homeland of Poland. His music captures feelings of homesickness and
pride, conveying both the beauty of his culture and the pain of exile.
Through his emotional melodies, Chopin expresses complex feelings
of longing and loss, allowing listeners to connect with his
experiences.
Why is Frédéric Chopin known in the world?

9. Sources used for this presentation
Hedley, A., & Plantinga, L. (2024, November 25). Frederic Chopin | Biography, Music, Death,
Famous Works, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederic-Chopin
Libbey, T. (2010, March 2). The life and Music of Frederic Chopin. NPR.
https://www.npr.org/2011/07/18/123967818/the-life-and-music-of-frederic-
chopin#:~:text=Frederic%20Chopin%20was%20a%20Polish,in%2030%20years%20of%20conc
ertizing.
Frédéric Chopin. (2021, March 26). Biography. https://www.biography.com/musicians/frederic-
chopin

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