Chopin, Early & Later Years Study Guide
Intended to complement Opal Wheeler`s classic Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Early Years and Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Later Years. Packed with timelines, maps, reading comprehension questions, character quality highlights, and extra tidbits of information about Chopin's life and his music. Written for children grades K-6, this study guide makes a great addition to any study of master composers.
Softcover, 40 pages
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born to musical partents and became a virtuoso pianist and composer. He was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland as "Fryderyk" but changed his name to the French spelling of "Frederic" as he spent his adult life in Paris, France. He was homeschooled to age 13, and earned his music degree from the Warsaw Conservatory. He never married but had a romantic involvement with the female french writer, George Sand. Afflicted with TB, he died at age 39. 230 of his compositions remain today. His most famous works include the "Minute Waltz," the "Viennese Waltz," the "Fantaisie-Impromptu," and the "Polonaise in A Flat." Many popular songs of our day utilize melodies originated by Chopin.
| Book Title | Chopin, Early & Later Years Study Guide |
| Publisher: | Zeezok Pub/Book Peddler |
Intended to complement Opal Wheeler`s classic Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Early Years and Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Later Years. Packed with timelines, maps, reading comprehension questions, character quality highlights, and extra tidbits of information about Chopin's life and his music. Written for children grades K-6, this study guide makes a great addition to any study of master composers.
Softcover, 40 pages
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born to musical partents and became a virtuoso pianist and composer. He was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland as "Fryderyk" but changed his name to the French spelling of "Frederic" as he spent his adult life in Paris, France. He was homeschooled to age 13, and earned his music degree from the Warsaw Conservatory. He never married but had a romantic involvement with the female french writer, George Sand. Afflicted with TB, he died at age 39. 230 of his compositions remain today. His most famous works include the "Minute Waltz," the "Viennese Waltz," the "Fantaisie-Impromptu," and the "Polonaise in A Flat." Many popular songs of our day utilize melodies originated by Chopin.
