Frédéric Chopin
From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
"Recently the date of his birth has been again discussed by Natalie Janotha, the Polish pianist. Chopin was born in Zelazowa-Wola, six miles from Warsaw, March 1, 1809. This place is sometimes spelled Jeliasovaya-Volia. The medallion made for the tomb by Clesinger—the son-in-law of George Sand—and the watch given by the singer Catalan! in 1820 with the inscription "Donne par Madame Catalan! a Frederic Chopin, age de dix ans," have incited a conflict of authorities. Karasowski was informed by Chopin's sister that the correct year of his birth was 1809, and Szulc, Sowinski and Niecks agree with him."--Chopin: The Man and His Music (1900) by James Huneker |
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Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period.
He is widely regarded as the greatest Polish composer, and ranks as one of music's greatest tone poets.
Chopin: The Man and His Music (1900) is a study of Chopin written by American writer James Huneker.
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