Frederic Chopin

Composer

Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist, known for his emotive piano works that express profound feelings of love and longing.

Born
March 1, 1810
Died
October 17, 1849
Quotes
66
Rank
#809

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"As something has involuntarily crept into my head through my eyes,I love to indulge it, even though it may be all wrong."

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"Here, waltzes are called works! And Strauss and Lanner, who play them for dancing, are called Kapellmeistern. This does not mean that everyone thinks like that; indeed, nearly everyone laughs about it; but only waltzes get printed."

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"I feel like a novice, just as I felt before I knew anything of the keyboard. It is far too original, and I shall end up not being able to learn it myself."

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"I don't know where there can be so many pianists as in Paris, so many asses and so many virtuosi."

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