Frederic Chopin Flashcards
What musical era is Chopin from?
He is from the Romantic era.
Where is Chopin from?
He is from Poland.
What did Chopin devote his life to?
Chopin devoted his life to the creation of rich melodies and harmonies for the piano.
What were the dances of Chopin’s Polish homeland?
Mazurka and polonaise.
Chopin is considered the…
greatest Polish composer ever.
How much of his life did Chopin spend in France?
Almost half of his life.
What attitude did Chopin’s parents have towards his love for music?
They nurtured it..
What conservatory did Chopin enter?
The Warsaw Conservatory.
When Chopin left Poland at the age of 21, what did he allegedly take with him?
He took a silver goblet of Polish soil to be poured on his grave.
How did Chopin allegedly feel about leaving Poland?
he grieved for his native homeland as Poland.
What kind of art did Chopin like in his old age?
Interior decoration.
In his final illness he only found pleasure in…
selecting new wallpaper.
What kind of musician was Chopin?
He was a perfectionist.
Which writer did Chopin disapprove of?
George Sand.
Towards the end of his life, what disease was Chopin diagnosed with?
Tuberculosis.
