1. FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN

2. When and where was Fr é d é ric born? Frédéric Chopin was born on 1 March 1810 in Żelazowa Wola. Frédéric Chopin was born on 1 March 1810 in Żelazowa Wola.

3. Chopin’s parents: Chopin’s parents: Polish mother- Justyna Polish mother- Justyna French father- Nicolas French father- Nicolas

4. Why famous? Musician Musician Composer Composer Virtuos Virtuos Music teacher Music teacher

5. When did the young Fr é d é ric start playing the piano? And how old was Chopin when he composed his first work? Frédéric started playing the piano when he was 5 years old. His mother was his first music teacher. At the age of 7 he composed his first work. Frédéric started playing the piano when he was 5 years old. His mother was his first music teacher. At the age of 7 he composed his first work.

6. Later… Autumn 1826 – began to study with Józef Elsner at the Warsaw Conservatory. Autumn 1826 – began to study with Józef Elsner at the Warsaw Conservatory. 1830- finished his education in Poland. 1830- finished his education in Poland.

7. What was the name of Chopin’s first piano piece? Chopin’s first work was called polonaise in G-moll Chopin’s first work was called polonaise in G-moll

8. Some of his works 58 mazurkas 58 mazurkas 27 etudes 27 etudes 20 waltzes 20 waltzes 17 polonaises 17 polonaises 4 ballades 4 ballades And much,much more!

9. When did Chopin leave Poland forever? In November 1830 he left Poland forever. First he went to Dresden, then to Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Stuttgart. Finally he arrived in Paris. In November 1830 he left Poland forever. First he went to Dresden, then to Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Stuttgart. Finally he arrived in Paris.

10. Who was George Sand? She was Chopin’s greatest love. She was Chopin’s greatest love.

11. When did Chopin die? Chopin died on 17 October 1849 in Paris. Chopin’s Tomb is located in the Paris cemetery Pere- Lachaise. Chopin died on 17 October 1849 in Paris. Chopin’s Tomb is located in the Paris cemetery Pere- Lachaise.

12. Where is the Chopin’s heart ? His heart is in the Church of the Holy Cross in Warsaw.

13. What is a memorial to Fr é d é ric Chopin? The world’s oldest and the most famous music competition, the International Chopin Piano Competition, is held every five years in Warsaw. The world’s oldest and the most famous music competition, the International Chopin Piano Competition, is held every five years in Warsaw.

14. Interesting information about Chopin Joseph Sikorski wrote in his "memory of Chopin", Chopin as a child cried when his mother played the piano.

15. Young Frédéric totally hated the music by his possessive father, who placed his all hopes in Frédéric. He persecuted his son consequently and forced him to constantly playing the piano. Young Frédéric totally hated the music by his possessive father, who placed his all hopes in Frédéric. He persecuted his son consequently and forced him to constantly playing the piano.

16. His portrait appeared on the 5000 zł Polish banknote from 1982 His portrait appeared on the 5000 zł Polish banknote from 1982 (but not any more)

17. The reason for Frédéric’s breakup with George Sand was an argument about the size of a chicken sarved for lunch. The reason for Frédéric’s breakup with George Sand was an argument about the size of a chicken sarved for lunch.

18. According to legend, Frederic Chopin was born while his father Nicolas was playing the violin. According to legend, Frederic Chopin was born while his father Nicolas was playing the violin.

19. The Warsaw press called Chopin "small Chopinek", "child prodigy" and "second Mozart„. The Warsaw press called Chopin "small Chopinek", "child prodigy" and "second Mozart„.

20. His name was given to the crater on Mercury. His name was given to the crater on Mercury.

21. His name was given to His name was given to Polish Baltic Philharmonic in Gdańsk.

22. Authors: Justyna Nowak, Izabella Mazgaj