Frederic Francois Chopin - a virtuoso pianist and teacher. Born March 1, 1810 in the Duchy of Warsaw. In 1829 began his artistic activity. Playing in Vienna. Krakow. In 1831 he moved to Paris. On the way Chopin wrote a diary (known Shtutgarsky diary). In it, he described his despair over the defeat of the Polish uprising. At this time appeared his famous "Revolutionary Etude." The success in the Paris was overwhelming. His fame grew in the salons Polish and French aristocracy.
Since 1927, in Warsaw hosts the International Chopin Piano Competition. Among winners of the famous Polish pianist H. Sztompka, who was a fan works by Chopin.
March 1, 2010 in the Polish capital - Warsaw opened the most modern and amazing biographical museum in the world - Museum of Frederic Chopin. This event is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of birthday of the famous Polish composer and musician.