Frйdйric Franзois Chopin

Frйdйric Franзois Chopin was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland on February 22, 1810. The childhood genius can be compared to that of Mozart. At the age of 7, Chopin had already authored two polonaises, one of which was published in the engraving workshop of his father. This achievement gained him notability among other musicians in Warsaw. Chopin's first professional piano lessons were given to him by a violinist Wojciech Zywny from the ages of 6 to twelve. The musical lessons stopped when Frйdйric surpassed the skills of his teacher.

The further development of Chopin’s talent was influenced by the teachings of Wilhelm Wьrfel, a famous pianist and professor at Warsaw Conservatory. During his stay at the Conservatory, Chopin received lessons in playing the organ, and the piano by Wьrfel. In 1823, Frйderic attended Warsaw Lyceum, a school where is father was a professor. In the fall of 1826, Chopin began to study music theory and composition from composer, Jуzef Elsner again at the Warsaw Conservatory. Shortly after in 1831, Chopin left for Austria before settling permanently in Paris.

By 1838, Chopin was engaged to a Polish girl named Maria Wodzinska. The engagement was later called off. In the same year, Chopin became a well known figure in Paris. His closests friends at the time were Vincenzo Bellini,