The best examplesĪre found in his larger works such as the Ballade No. When examined further, not only a picture but even an emotion is hard to attach to most of Chopin's pieces. Such as the 'Revolutionary' for the Op.10, No.12 Etude and 'Raindrop' for the Op.28, No.15 PreludeĪre clear misnomers. Chopin himself never named his pieces more than just the general form and common names One reason for this maybe the relative undecidedness in Chopin's music. Is very apparent, and it almost seems that the music cannot be played on any other instrument. At any point while playing Chopin, the intimate relationship between the music and the piano The strength and uniqueness of Chopin's music lies in the piano. Links to a few recordings of mine on the piano and may be regarded as a dedication page. This page contains my personal interpretation of his music, some interesting references, There is no other music that touches me as much as Chopin's. When I play Chopin I know I speak directly to the hearts of people!" His music is the universal language of human communication. It is expressive and personal, but still a pure art.Įven in this abstract atomic age, where emotion is not fashionable, Chopin endures. It does not tell stories or paint pictures.
Yet it is not 'Romantic music' in the Byronic sense. When the first notes of Chopin sound through the concert hall there is a happy sigh of recognition.Īll over the world men and women know his music. His music conquers the most diverse audiences. "Chopin was a genius of universal appeal. Fryderyk Chopin was a Polish composer of the Romantic Era in European classical music.Ĭhopin wrote exclusively for the piano, and his music is considered virtuosic while simultaneously being deeply expressive and personal.