Frederick Chopin, The Son of Poland, The Later Years
In Paris, however, Chopin found himself warmly welcomed; his concerts became the vogue, and his days were crowded with both gayety and the work he loved. Years passed and the world hailed his greatest compositions. Then ill health began making inroads on his time and he went to Majorca, England, Scotland, seeking relief. However, time was running out, and at the peak of his career, the great composer and pianist died in Paris, the city he loved.
Thus, simply, yet with drama, concludes this excellent two-volume biography of one of the world's greatest artists.
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born "Fryderyk" and raised in Zelazowa Wola, Poland, but after living in Paris, he changed the spelling to the French "Frederic." He was homeschooled to the age of 13, but gained his musical degree from Warsaw Conservatory. He never married but had a romantic involvement with the famous french female author, George Sand. Afflicted with TB he died at age 39. 230 of his works remain today, the more famous of which are the "Minute Waltz," the "Viennese Waltz," the "Fantaisie-Impromptu," and the "Polonaise in A Flat." Many popular songs of our day utilize melodies originated by Chopin.
| Book Title | Frederick Chopin, The Son of Poland, The Later Years |
| Publisher: | Zeezok Pub/Book Peddler |
In Paris, however, Chopin found himself warmly welcomed; his concerts became the vogue, and his days were crowded with both gayety and the work he loved. Years passed and the world hailed his greatest compositions. Then ill health began making inroads on his time and he went to Majorca, England, Scotland, seeking relief. However, time was running out, and at the peak of his career, the great composer and pianist died in Paris, the city he loved.
Thus, simply, yet with drama, concludes this excellent two-volume biography of one of the world's greatest artists.
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born "Fryderyk" and raised in Zelazowa Wola, Poland, but after living in Paris, he changed the spelling to the French "Frederic." He was homeschooled to the age of 13, but gained his musical degree from Warsaw Conservatory. He never married but had a romantic involvement with the famous french female author, George Sand. Afflicted with TB he died at age 39. 230 of his works remain today, the more famous of which are the "Minute Waltz," the "Viennese Waltz," the "Fantaisie-Impromptu," and the "Polonaise in A Flat." Many popular songs of our day utilize melodies originated by Chopin.
