Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso noted for his solo piano music. Chopin's work helped make the piano the most popular musical instrument of the 19th century. One of the great composers of Romantic music, Chopin's piano style, with its strong emphasis on single notes and great variations in speed, was a break from traditional keyboard playing.
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1810 - 1849Life of the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin.
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1 Mar 1810Frédéric Chopin is born in the village of Zelazowa Wola near Warsaw, Poland.
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1826Frédéric Chopin joins the Warsaw Conservatory.
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1828Frédéric Chopin writes his first piano sonata.
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1829Frédéric Chopin graduates from the Warsaw Conservatory.
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1829 - 1830Frédéric Chopin writes his two piano concertos.
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1831Frédéric Chopin moves to Paris.
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Sep 1831Frédéric Chopin writes his Étude Op. 10, No. 12, which became known as the “Revolutionary” Study.
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1837 - 1847Frédéric Chopin is in a relationship with Aurore Dudevant (aka George Sand).
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1838Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spend time together in Mallorca where Chopin writes his 24 preludes.
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1848Frédéric Chopin tours England and Scotland.
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17 Oct 1849Frédéric Chopin dies of tuberculosis in Paris.
