20 quotes the Polish Christmas carol "Lulajze, Jezuniu." Chopin was one of the first overtly nationalist Romantic period composers. He wrote several examples of works derived from Polish dances such as the polonaise and mazurka, and his Scherzo No. Nevertheless, several of his compositions display a strong affinity for his country of birth. Patriotic Fervor: Chopin was born in Poland, but spent most of his life in Paris.Older Is Better: Chopin's Preludes are essentially modeled after Johann Sebastian Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier minus the fugues.Never Trust a Title: The so-called "Minute Waltz" has nothing to do with its performance duration, instead using the work "minute" to mean "small." In fact, Chopin gave the work the title Valse du petit chien (Waltz of the Little Dog) because he got the idea for the piece after watching a small dog chasing its tail.Sand was a robust woman who wore male attire and smoked cigars, while Chopin tended to be the frail, sensitive, retiring type. Masculine Girl, Feminine Boy: Chopin's relationship with author George Sand exemplifies this trope.
In particular the Preludes, Nocturnes, and Waltzes are often used to underscore quiet moments.
Chopin was chronically ill much of his life, dying of what was probably tuberculosis at age 39. His piano playing was noted for its refinement and delicacy, in sharp contrast to the splashy virtuosity of his contemporaries.
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