Called by Liszt ‘Poet of the Piano’, Fryderyk Chopin was born in
Poland. Chopin’s enormous pianistical abilities earned him early
fame in Poland. Chopin and his family soon settled in Paris
where Chopin quickly established himself as an outstanding
pianist, composer and teacher for the Parisian fashionable
society. For more than 10 years Chopin enjoyed a close
friendship with the famous writer George Sand. Most of Chopin
compositions are written for the piano, making full use of the
outstanding newly constucted instrument. Chopin is among the
most beloved and popular composers of all time.