Frederic Chopin

By jlwestermann

  • Date of Birth

    Frederic Chopin was born on March 1, 1810 just a few miles outside of Warsaw.

  • Musical Beginnings

    Chopin began to play piano at age 4.

  • First Job

    Chopin's first job was actually as a musician, playing private piano concerts in salones all over Paris.

  • Love Affair

    From 1838-1839, he had a love affair with French writer George Sand. The two were never married.

  • "Military Polonaise"

    Chopin composed "Military Polonaise" in 1839.

  • "Fantasie in F minor"

    Chopin composed "Fantasie in F minor" in 1841.

  • "Polonaise-Fantasie"

    Chopin composed "Polonaise-Fantasie" in 1846.

  • "Barcarolle"

    Chopin composed "Barcarolle" in 1846.

  • Date of Death

    Chopin died in Paris on October 17, 1849.