Chopin Sings A Lullaby

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One of the pieces I chose was episode twelve: Chopin Sings a Lullaby. This piece is extremely beautiful and the story as well. From beginning to end, this piece was “gossamer, delicate, and tender.” This piece was based on an eighteen-month-old baby named Louisette, she was the most adoring child. She was the muse for this piece. Her presence was such a blessing, that it had reunited her parents as one to raise their baby Louisette. The child’s mother was one of Chopin friends, and he was inspired by this, which allowed him to do this piece. Not only was he inspired by the presence that the child brought the parents, but also himself. While cradling and playing with the child, he could simply never take his eyes off her. Considering that the

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