Chopin

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Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist, considered one of the largest of the romantic period. His music, full of emotion and virtuosism, revolutionized the pianistic technique and remains one of the most interpreted today.

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Life of Frédéric Chopin (1810- 1849)

Chopin was born on March 1, 1810 at the time part of the Duchy of Warsaw, near Warsaw. His father, Nicolas Chopin, was French, and his mother, Justyna Krzyżanowska, Polish. From a young age he showed an exceptional talent for music, beginning to play the piano at an early age and composing his first works at the age of seven.

He studied at the Warsaw Conservatory, where he developed his pianistic and compositive skills. From his youth, his presentations and works drew attention, consolidating him as a promise of Polish music.

Works by Chopin

Frédéric Chopin composed exclusively for the piano, with few exceptions, and his work is one of the most influential of Romanticism. Its compositions are characterized by its expressiveness, virtuosity and harmonic wealth.

Main works by Chopin

1. Nights

They are melancholic and expressive pieces. Some of the most famous are:

• Night Op 9, No. 2 in My major bemol
• Nocturno Op. 27, No. 2 in Re bemol major

2. Studies (Etudes)

Technical studies but with great melodic beauty, fundamental for pianists:

• Study Op. 10, No. 3 in My Major («Tristesse»)
• Study Op. 10, No. 5 in Sun bemol major («Study of the Black Notes»)
• Study Op. 10, No. 12 in Do Minor («Revolutionary»)

3. Preludes

A collection of 24 short pieces with different emotions and colors:

• Prelude Op. 28, No. 4 in My Minor
• Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 in Re bemol major («Rain drop»)

4. Balances

Dramatics and poetics are some of his most ambitious works:

• Balada No. 1 in Sun Minor, Op. 23
• Balada No. 3 in The major bemol, Op. 47

5. Poly

Inspired by Polish folk music, they express patriotism and heroism:

• Polo Op. 53 in The major bemol («Heroica»)
• Poloness Op. 40, No. 1 in The Major («Military»)

6. Mazurcas

Based on traditional Polish dance, they reflect the essence of their native land:

• Mazurca Op. 17, No. 4 in The Minor
• Mazurca Op. 59, No. 2 in The Major Bemol

7. Scherzos

Parts of great virtuosism and expressive depth:

• Scherzo No. 2 in Si bemol minor, Op. 31
• Scherzo No. 3 in Do held minor, Op. 39

8. Piano tunes

These include:

• Sonata No. 2 in Si bemol minor, Op. 35 (with the famous «March»)

9. Concerts for piano and orchestra

They are of their first master compositions:

• Concert for piano No. 1 in My Minor, Op. 11
• Concert for piano No. 2 in Fa minor, Op. 21

10. Valses

Full of elegance and virtuosism:

• Vals Op. 64, No. 1 in Re bemol major («Minute»)
• Vals Op. 69, No. 1 in The Major Bemol («Farewell»)

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Chopin's music remains essential in the pianistic repertoire and a source of inspiration for musicians from all over the world.

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