Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist, renowned for his unique piano compositions and virtuoso playing. His music deeply reflects his emotional world and has had a profound impact on piano music in the following era.
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Source: Chopin's Letters
Source: Chopin's Letters
“My manuscripts sleep, while I cannot, for I am covered with poultices.”
“Vienna is a handsome, lively city, and pleases me exceedingly.”
“Oh, how hard it must be to die anywhere but in ones birthplace.”
“A long time ago I decided that my universe will be the soul and heart of man.”
“Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.”
“The earth is suffocating... Swear to make them cut me open, so that I won't be buried alive.”
“Sometimes I can only groan, and suffer, and pour out my despair at the piano.”
Source: Chopin's Letters
Source: Chopin's Letters
Source: Chopin's Letters
Source: Chopin's Letters
Source: Chopin's Letters
“Even in winter it shall be green in my heart.”
Source: Chopin's Letters
“Time is the best of critics; and patience the best of teachers.”
“Nothing is more beautiful than a guitar, except, possibly two.”
“Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties.”
“Bach is like an astronomer who, with the help of ciphers, finds the most wonderful stars.”
“As long as I have health and strength, I will gladly work all my days.”
Source: Chopin's Letters
Source: Chopin's Letters