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Composer & Virtuoso Pianist Frederic Chopin was Born On This Day in 1810
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Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frederic Chopin was born on this day in 1810 – 214 years ago.
Dying at only age 39, Chopin is remembered as one of the great masters of Romantic music.
He is credited with inventing the 'instrumental ballade' - and made major innovations to the piano sonata, mazurka, waltz, nocturne, polonaise, etude, impromptu, scherzo and prelude.
AUGUSTIN HADELICH & CHARLES OWEN | CHOPIN | NOCTURNE IN C# MINOR (ARR. MILSTEIN)
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