Composer · 1810 – 1849
Frédéric Chopin
Little-Known Facts
- He gave very few public concerts, preferring to perform in the intimate setting of Parisian salons.
- Though he settled in France, he carried Polish soil with him and his heart was famously returned to Warsaw after his death.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Chopin write symphonies or operas?
No. Almost all of his music was written for the solo piano or featured the piano prominently; he composed no operas and no symphonies.