Frederic Chopin Research Paper

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Frédéric Chopin Frédéric Chopin is considered one of the greatest composers in poland. Frederic Chopin was known as as a very good pianist. He was born on February 22, 1810 in Zelazowa Wola, Poland. Even though he was born on this date his family celebrated it on March 1. Also, he ended up dying 39 years later on October 17, 1849 in Paris, France. He had a nickname and it was Frycek. The cause of his death was tuberculosis. He was buried in Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise in Paris France.

Frederic Chopin was introduced to music by his mother. Music was introduced to him at a really early age. When Chopin was six he had already playing the piano and composing tunes. Chopin got lessons from Wojciech Zywny after his family noticed his talents. Chopin was own compositions and he was also performing in salons by 1818. When he was about 16 he had composed many piano pieces in different styles. A couple
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He only got engaged once after a several amount of relationships and none of them lasted more than a year long. He end up finally falling in love with George Sand. During their relationship he became very ill. He ended up settling south of Paris in Nohant. The first seven years there were the happiest and most productive period of his life.
During this time he composed a series of masterpieces. This all happened in George Sands him Country.

In 1840’s Chopin was struggling with his health. His relationship was also ending at this time. Another thing that wasn't too good was his behavior, it was very weird. His relationship ended up ending in 1848. After all this he had made an extended tour to the British Isles, where he made his last public appearance on November 16. 1848. He went back to Paris after the tour. When he was in Paris he died on October 17, 1849. Chopin died at a really early age. He died at the age of 39. He was buried and his heart was sent to a church near his

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