Composer & Pianist
1810 - 1849
Polish composer and pianist who wrote primarily for solo piano. His compositions are known for their poetic genius, technical innovation, and emotional depth, defining Romantic piano music.
Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.
Frédéric Chopin
I wish I could throw off the thoughts which poison my happiness, but I take a kind of pleasure in indulging them.
Frédéric Chopin
I tell my piano the things I used to tell you.
Frédéric Chopin
Bach is like an astronomer who, with the help of ciphers, finds the most wonderful stars.
Frédéric Chopin