The talented Polish composer and pianist Frederic Chopin has presented the world with unique music filled with lyricism and subtle transmission of moods. Interesting facts from Chopin's life allow everyone to learn more about this creative and talented person who created unsurpassed music and left a serious mark on world history. Next, let's take a closer look at interesting facts about Chopin.
1. Frederic Chopin was born on March 1, 1810 in a French-Polish family.
2. The native language of the composer is Polish.
3. The first teacher of Frederic was Wojciech, who taught him to play the piano.
4. Polish national music and Mozart allowed the young composer to find his own style.
5. The first performances of the young pianist in aristocratic circles took place in 1822.
6. Chopin studied at the main Polish conservatory.
7. Worked in Paris as a pianist and teacher in aristocratic circles.
8. Chopin's first serious hobby was the talented French writer Georges Sand.
9. The last performance in Paris took place in 1848.
10. Mazurka in f-moll - Chopin's last work.
11. Chopin's heart was transported to Poland and kept in the Church of the Holy Cross.
12. The talented composer created all his music especially for the piano.
13. The folk songs and dances of his hometown had a great influence on the composer's work.
14. Frederic first became famous in Warsaw at the age of eight.
15. Chopin was very fond of playing in the dark. This allowed him to tune in and get inspiration to write unique works.
16. Chopin was an extraordinary person and could see the souls of his relatives.
17. Playing away, Frederick always turned off the light.
18. In order to play all the chords, the young pianist stretched his fingers.
19. From early childhood, Chopin suffered from epilepsy.
20. Frederick woke up often enough at night to record a new composition.
21. Frederick dedicated the march to Grand Duke Constantine at the age of ten.
22. Chopin is known in the world for his unsurpassed work "Dog Waltz".
23. Chopin broke off the engagement over a trifle. His beloved simply invited Chopin's friend to sit down first.
24. The world's leading pianists are sure to perform Chopin's music.
25. Streets, festivals, airports and other objects are named after the talented composer.
26. In 1906, a monument to Chopin was unveiled in Paris.
27. The funeral march of Frederic Chopin is recognized as the pinnacle of creativity.
28. Waltzes were the favorite genre of the composer.
29. At the age of 17, Frederic wrote his first waltz.
30. Comics have been released in Germany that describe Chopin's modern life.
31. Chopin was very fond of women and admired their charm and beauty.
32. Chopin is considered a Polish composer, and his surname is written in the French style.
33. Maria Vodzinskaya the first love of young Frederick.
34. Chopin was painfully upset by the break with George Sand.
35. The Polish composer lived only 39 years old.
36. Chopin had a conflict with Franz Liszt.
37. Chopin lived for several years on the territory of the Russian Empire.
38. “Pity” is the only word that the composer used to describe the mood of his musical works.
39. Mikhail Fokin became the creator of Chopiniana.
40. For ten years, the composer was passionately in love with the French writer.
41. Throughout his life, the composer taught, played the piano, gave concerts and wrote unsurpassed music.
42. The great composer lived in Paris, London, Berlin and even Mallorca.
43. He was characterized by poor health, therefore he was often ill.
44. A special cello sonata was dedicated to the cellist A. Francomm.
45. In his youth, Frederick wrote virtuoso pieces.
46. Pasternak admired the talent of the Polish composer.
47. Musical talent, as well as love for the piano, manifested itself in the future composer at the age of six.
48. In 1830 Frederic gives his first big concert in Warsaw.
49. Chopin was friends with such outstanding writers as Balzac, Hugo and Heine.
50. Frederick often paired up with composers such as Giller and Liszt.
51. The best creative period of the composer falls on the years 1838-1846.
52. During the winter, Chopin liked to work and relax in Paris.
53. During the summer, Frederic rested in Mallorca.
54. Chopin grieved the death of his father in 1844; this event greatly influenced his work.
55. Georges Sand left Chopin, as a result the composer was practically unable to write.
56. The composer was devoted to his people and homeland, which is evident from his musical compositions.
57. Dance genres were the favorite of the Polish composer, so he wrote mazurkas, waltzes and polonaises.
58 Chopin created a new type of melody that can be heard in his works.
59. The servants considered the young composer insane for his inappropriate behavior and frequent epileptic seizures.
60. 2010 was declared the year of Chopin by the Polish parliament.
61. Chopin met Georges Sand at one of the aristocratic parties.
62. The Polish composer was invited to almost every secular evening.
63. The composer wrote his best works during his life together with a French writer.
64. Frederic Chopin had no children of their own.
65. Chopin suffered from nightmares that made him create at night.
66. During concerts and private performances, Frederick played only his own music.
67. Chopin knew several languages, including German and French.
68. He was interested in history and drew well.
69. At the age of twelve, Frederic becomes one of the best pianists in Poland.
70. Chopin's friends ask him to go on a musical tour of major European cities. In this case, the composer still returns to his homeland.
71. Chopin earned his living by private music lessons.
72. In 1960, a postage stamp featuring Chopin was issued.
73. One of Warsaw's airports is named after Chopin.
74. In 2011, a music college named after F. Chopin was opened in Irkut.
75. One of the craters on Mercury is named after a Polish composer.
76. One of the musical compositions was dedicated to the beloved dog Georges Sand.
77. Chopin had a fragile figure, small stature, blue eyes and blonde hair.
78. The Polish composer was an educated person and was interested in various sciences.
79. According to doctors, pulmonary tuberculosis was a genetic disease of the Polish composer.
80. Chopin's work greatly influenced most of the famous composers of that time.
81. In 1934, a society named after M. Chopin.
82. The Chopin House-Museum was opened in 1932 in the composer's hometown.
83. In 1985, the International Federation of Polish Composer Societies was established.
84. Museum. F. Chopin was opened in Warsaw in 2010.
85. At the age of twenty, Chopin left his homeland, taking with him a cup of Polish soil.
86. Frederic did not like to write, so he kept all the notes in his memory.
87. Chopin liked to relax alone or with a small circle of friends.
88. Frederick had a wonderful sense of humor and often joked.
89. The composer was very popular among women.
90. Mozart's Requiem was performed on the day of the funeral of the Polish composer.
91. Chopin was very fond of flowers, and after his death his friends covered his grave with flowers.
92. Chopin considered his homeland only Poland.
93. The composer spent the last years of his life in Paris.
94. Festivals in honor of Frederic Chopin are held every five years in Poland.
95. Chopin died two years after his divorce from George Sand, which greatly affected his health.
96. Frederic was dying in the arms of his sister Ludwiga.
97. Chopin bequeathed all his property to his own sister.
98. Pulmonary tuberculosis became the main cause of death of the virtuoso.
99. The Polish composer is buried in the Parisian cemetery Pere Lachaise.
100. Thousands of his admirers accompanied the composer to his last journey.
