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Born: March 01, 1810 in Zelazowa Wola, Poland
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Died: October 17, 1849 in Paris, France
Genre: Classical

Biography:
Except for some Polish songs and a few works for cello and piano trio, Chopin devoted his life to the creation of a richly melodic and harmonically original literature for the keyboard. From dances of his Polish homeland (such as the polonaise and the mazurka) to original "free" forms (such as the ballade), his music is still loved today and studie... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
2004 Minute Waltz & Other Piano Works
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Influenced By: John Field More >> Followers: Anthony Davis Leopold Godowsky Yann Tiersen Ignace Jan Paderewski Charles-Henri Alkan More >>

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