Time Line
INSPIRED BY PASSION
Chopin was born Fryderyk Franciszek Szopen on March 1, 1810, in Żelazowa-Wola, six miles from Warsaw.
Chopin began playing the piano at age 4 in his home, and at age 6, he started getting private music lessons with Czech immigrant Wojciech Żywny.
Chopin moved to Paris at 21, the hub of the European musical world at the time. It was a turning point in his career, where he found fame and developed his distinctive style.
A significant moment in Chopin's early Paris years, his first public concert marked the start of his rise to prominence in French society.
Chopin's Nocturnes are some of his most famous works, showcasing his lyrical and emotional depth. These works helped redefine the piano's expressive capabilities.
Chopin passes away in Paris at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy of revolutionary piano music.