1. Fryderyk Chopin, A Brief History and Musical Accomplishments Sarah Flint Salt Lake Community College Music 1010

2. Chopin History Frydryck Chopin Born: 1810 Died: 1849 www.milanocultura.com

3. Chopin History Fryderyk Chopin was born on March 1 st, 1810 in Zelazowa Wola. Fryderyk Chopin was born on March 1 st, 1810 in Zelazowa Wola. His parents were Mikolaj Chopin and Justyna Chopin. His parents were Mikolaj Chopin and Justyna Chopin. By the age of 6 he mastered the piano. By the age of 6 he mastered the piano. He practiced Bach daily. He practiced Bach daily. 2.bp.blogspot.com www.chopinmonumentinchicago.com

4. Chopin History Chopin’s first composition was created when he was seven years old. Chopin’s first composition was created when he was seven years old. The composition was transcribed by his father. The composition was transcribed by his father. chopin.wordpress.com

5. Chopin History Chopin was ill most of his life Chopin was ill most of his life Biggest illness was tuberculosis Biggest illness was tuberculosis His father and sister died of tuberculosis His father and sister died of tuberculosis Exposed to tuberculosis while they were young in Poland Exposed to tuberculosis while they were young in Poland

6. Chopin History Chopin’s first public appearance at a charity concert at the Blue Palace. Chopin’s first public appearance at a charity concert at the Blue Palace. Avagabonde.blogspot.com

7. Chopin History When Chopin was sixteen he bought Ballads and Romances by Adam Mickiewicz. Some of Chopin’s ballads were inspired by these poems. When Chopin was sixteen he bought Ballads and Romances by Adam Mickiewicz. Some of Chopin’s ballads were inspired by these poems. www.polandbymail.com

8. Chopin History November 1831 Chopin left Poland for Paris. November 1831 Chopin left Poland for Paris. He was a Polish patriot. He was a Polish patriot. Chopin enjoyed Paris, especially the Opera. Chopin enjoyed Paris, especially the Opera. He lived an elegant life style. He lived an elegant life style. www.dailypainters.com

9. Chopin History He disliked public performances. He disliked public performances. Chopin preferred to play for small groups of friends. Chopin preferred to play for small groups of friends. He played publicly thirty times. He played publicly thirty times. Chopin was the least publicly heard pianist of his time. Chopin was the least publicly heard pianist of his time. He earned his income mainly by teaching. He earned his income mainly by teaching. Chopin charged up to 20 francs per lesson, which supported his high standard of living. Chopin charged up to 20 francs per lesson, which supported his high standard of living.

10. Chopin History With his lover, George Sands, Chopin traveled to Majorca for the winter. With his lover, George Sands, Chopin traveled to Majorca for the winter. Chopin was very ill during this time. Chopin was very ill during this time. The most productive time of his career. The most productive time of his career. poietes.wordpress.com www.soller1.com

11. Chopin History At the age of thirty Chopin’s health began to fail. At the age of thirty Chopin’s health began to fail. He was often bedridden. He was often bedridden. He still continued to teach. He still continued to teach. 1.bp.blogspot.com

12. Chopin History Chopin final appearance was at the Salle Pleyel on Rue Rochechouart. Chopin final appearance was at the Salle Pleyel on Rue Rochechouart. The event was a charity event for Polish refugees. The event was a charity event for Polish refugees.

13. Chopin History Chopin died on October 17, 1849. Chopin died on October 17, 1849. Chopin died of tuberculosis. Chopin died of tuberculosis. Chopin heart is preserved at the Holy Cross Church near his home town in Poland. Chopin heart is preserved at the Holy Cross Church near his home town in Poland. He is buried at Pere Lachasise Cemetery, in Paris. He is buried at Pere Lachasise Cemetery, in Paris. en.wikipedia.org www.chopimonumentinchicago.com bbc.co.uk

14. Chopin History Majority of Chopin’s music was written for the piano. Majority of Chopin’s music was written for the piano. There are a total of 230 Chopin compositions. There are a total of 230 Chopin compositions. Chopin is one of the great masters of the Romantic Era. Chopin is one of the great masters of the Romantic Era. cbc.ca

15. Composition History Chopin was the leading composer to use ballades as a music form Chopin was the leading composer to use ballades as a music form Ballade at the time was associated with French poetry. Ballade at the time was associated with French poetry. Considered to be among the most technically difficult to perform. Considered to be among the most technically difficult to perform. Written for the piano as a solo instrument. Written for the piano as a solo instrument. Inspired by Adam Mickiewicz. Inspired by Adam Mickiewicz.

16. Ballade No 1 in G Minor, OP 23 Composed from 1835 – 1836 Composed from 1835 – 1836 Dedicated to Monsier le Baron de Stochausen. Dedicated to Monsier le Baron de Stochausen. Inspired by the poem Konrad Wallenrod. Inspired by the poem Konrad Wallenrod. The most popular of the four ballades. The most popular of the four ballades.

17. Listening Guide Ballade No 1 in G Minor, Op 23 Performed by Claudio Arrau http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12899170&artistId=art.62105 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12899170&artistId=art.62105 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12899170&artistId=art.62105 0:00 Ballade No 1 begins pesante. 0:00 Ballade No 1 begins pesante. 0:30 Moves to duple meter, which is the introduction to the main theme 0:30 Moves to duple meter, which is the introduction to the main theme 1:42 The right hand is impressive with quick movements 1:42 The right hand is impressive with quick movements 1:55 The tempo quickens 1:55 The tempo quickens 2:10 Beginning of 1 of 2 glissandro passages 2:10 Beginning of 1 of 2 glissandro passages 2:26 Bass cleft takes over the theme 2:26 Bass cleft takes over the theme 2:37 Resolution of the theme 2:37 Resolution of the theme 2:50 Second theme begins 2:50 Second theme begins 4:20 First them reintroduced 4:20 First them reintroduced 4:30 Beginning of a series of crescendo’s 4:30 Beginning of a series of crescendo’s

18. Listening Guide Ballad No 1 4:46 Moves to a double forte series of chords with a moving bass line 4:46 Moves to a double forte series of chords with a moving bass line 5:18 Begins a series in a descending scale. 5:18 Begins a series in a descending scale. 5:27 Moves to an ascending scale with quick fingering 5:27 Moves to an ascending scale with quick fingering 5:36 Counter subject begins 5:36 Counter subject begins 6:12 Second them reintroduced 6:12 Second them reintroduced 7:14 Returns to first theme 7:14 Returns to first theme 7:58 Second glissandro run begins 7:58 Second glissandro run begins 9:00 Beginning the rounding out of the phrasing with quarter notes. 9:00 Beginning the rounding out of the phrasing with quarter notes.

19. Ballade No. 3 in A flat major Composed in 1841 Composed in 1841 Dedicated to Mademoisell Pauline de Noailles Dedicated to Mademoisell Pauline de Noailles Inspired by the poem Switerzianka Inspired by the poem Switerzianka Considered the technically easiest of the four ballades. Considered the technically easiest of the four ballades.

20. Listening Guide Ballade No 3 in A Flat Major, Op 47 Performed by Claudio Arrau http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12899172&artistId=art.6210 5 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12899172&artistId=art.6210 5 0:00 Begins soft and dolce 0:26 A change in the introduction begins 1:05 Gradual crescendo into diverging trills 1:30 The intensity diminishes 2:18 A new theme introduced 3:08 Beginning of the climax of the current theme 3:58Main theme reintroduced 4:28Second theme is introduced

21. Listening Guide Ballade No. 3 4:58 Scales move to the bass line 5:15First theme reintroduced 5:47 A key change 6:23 Intensity diminishes, melody comes to resolution 6:40 Key change back to original key 7:02 Intensity builds in major key 7:14 Climax of the song 7:40Resolution

22. References Szulc T., Chopin In Paris, 1998, ISBN 0- 684-82458-2, p9 Szulc T., Chopin In Paris, 1998, ISBN 0- 684-82458-2, p33 Szulc T., Chopin In Paris, 1998, ISBN 0- 684-82458-2, p19 Szulc T., Chopin In Paris, 1998, ISBN 0- 684-82458-2, p 43-44 Hedley Encyclopedia Britainica p 264