Piano MusicAre the music or rhythm produced by a piano or keyboard instruments.

The Life of Frdric Chopin Poet of the Piano1810-1849PowerPoint Lecture presented by Kylie nicole FelicianoGrade 9-raguel

OverviewBorn on March 1, 1810 in Zelazowa, Poland.World renowned virtuosic pianist and composer.Known for his originality in regards to the piano

Major WorksChopin composed almost primarily for the piano and some of his most well known compositions are listed below.Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49Revolutionary Etude, Op. 10, No. 12 24 Preludes, Op. 28

ChildhoodFamily moved to Warsaw, Poland shortly after Chopins birth.Began playing piano at 4.Composed two Polonaises (Solemn Polish Dance) at the age of 7. Labeled a child prodigy

BiographyStudied piano at Warsaw Conservatory under Wilhelm Wrfel.Heavily influenced by Polish folk music.Finished his formal education at the Higher School in 1829.

Biography (cont.)Traveled Europe giving concerts in places such as Vienna, Munich, Paris, and London.

During this time Chopin was constantly working on new compositions.

War at HomeWhile in Vienna, there was a revolt in Poland against the Russian Czar who ruled the nation.

A war ensued, and eventually Poland fell completely under Russian control.

War at Home (cont.)Distraught over the disaster in Poland, Chopin nearly had a nervous breakdown.

As a result of the war, thousands of Poles emigrated to less hostile countries.

ViennaWhile staying in Vienna, Chopins compositions became more expressive and helped to create his own individual style.Example: Etudes, Op. 10

ParisIn 1831, Chopin arrived in Paris to further his career.While there, he met and befriended other legendary composers such as

ComposersFranz Lizst (Above Left)Felix Mendelssohn (Above)Robert Schumann (Left)

George SandAlso while in Paris, Chopin met and married the famous French writer George Sand.She was a source of inspiration as well as a maternal figure in Chopins life.Alas

George Sand (cont.)

The couple separated in 1847, leaving Chopin emotionally crushed.

Chopins DeathAfter that, Chopins health began to decline.He was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosisChopin died on October 17th, 1849, in Paris.

In ClosingChopins music is recognized worldwide for its beauty and complexity.

His works on the piano are staples in the piano repertoire.

Further ListeningMost any of Chopins works are critically acclaimed, but some of his most famous are:Chopin EtudesChopin ImpromptusChopin Waltzes

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