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Frederic Chopin Created Subtle Colors with Intricate Sounds
Among the classical composers of the 19th century, most people overlook the great composer Frederic Chopin. Chopin was born in a village west of Warsaw on February 22, 1810. His family moved to Warsaw in October 1810 where Chopin started piano training at the age of six. By the age of eleven, he performed in a concert for Czar Alexander I at the opening of the Polish Parliament.
At thirteen, Chopin enrolled at the Warsaw Lyceum. In 1829, Chopin debuted at a concert in Vienna. Due to trouble in his homeland of Poland, Chopin eventually settled in Paris in 1832. He stayed in Paris for the remainder of his days. In 1836, he started a relationship with author Georges Sand in 1836 who greatly influenced his music and life. On November 16, 1848 Chopin performed his last concert in London and on October 17, 1849 Chopin passed away at the age of 39 in the arms of Georges Sand.
Although his life was tragically brief, Chopin created music that has withstood the test of time. His piano works are treasured for his subtle gift of intricate melody. People still leave flowers at his Paris grave in remembrance of the composer.