Friedrich Fran ç ois Chopin (March 1, 1810 – October 17, 1849) was a Polish composer and pianist of the 19th century.
On March 1, 1810, Chopin was born in Poland; Started creating in 1817; Performed on stage in 1818; I studied composition and music theory at the Warsaw National Conservatory of Music from 1822 to 1829. Starting from 1829, he toured Europe as a composer and pianist. Later, due to the failure of the Polish uprising, he settled in Paris and engaged in teaching and creation.
On October 17, 1849, Chopin passed away in Paris due to tuberculosis. [1-2]
Chopin is one of the most influential and popular piano composers in history, one of the most important figures in Polish music history, and a representative figure of Romantic music in 19th century Europe. His works are based on Polish folk songs and dances, and are deeply influenced by Bach. He mainly focuses on piano music and is known as the "Romantic Piano Poet".

As a famous Romantic "piano poet", Chopin's music is known as the "cannon in the flower bushes", appreciated by contemporary musicians such as Liszt and Schumann; He fell in love with five women throughout his life, and lived with French writer George Sang for nearly 9 years but remained unmarried; Because he didn't want to be a slave to his deceased country, he never set foot on his homeland again in the latter half of his life; When he died in a foreign land, at the age of only 39, many noblewomen in Paris believed that fainting in his dying bedroom was the source of happiness
"Born in Warsaw, soul belongs to Poland, talent belongs to the world." Today, this is still a fair evaluation of Chopin. Like Copernicus, the founder of the heliocentric theory, and Madame Curie, the physicist, Chopin has become a symbol of Poland and a business card of the country. Its significance has long surpassed that of music and piano.

On March 1, 1810, Frederick Chopin was born in the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland, in the same year. His family moved to Warsaw.

In 1816, Chopin studied piano with the famous piano teacher Mr. Wojciech.
In 1817, Chopin created his first work, Polish Dance in B flat major and G minor.
In 1818, at a charity concert held in the Radziwi family palace, Chopin made his first appearance and performed the works of Adalbert Gyrowetz, thus becoming a member of the Polish aristocracy's salon.
In 1822, Chopin studied under music educator and composer J ó zef Elsner, and a year later publicly performed the works of German composer Ferdinand Ries.
In 1826, after graduating from high school, Chopin continued to study piano performance and composition with Joseph Eisnel at the Warsaw Conservatory of Music.
After 1829, Chopin toured Europe as a composer and pianist, holding multiple concerts.
In 1830, due to the Polish Uprising, Chopin left his hometown of Poland and moved to Paris, France, where he began to make a living by playing, teaching, and composing.
In 1837, Chopin refused the position and title of "Chief Pianist of His Majesty the Russian Emperor".
In 1848, Chopin held his last concert in Paris and was invited to visit England and Scotland.
On October 17, 1849, Chopin passed away at his home in Paris due to tuberculosis.

Comprehensive evaluation
Chopin mainly composed piano music, with diverse genres, rich content, simple emotions, concise techniques, and themes closely related to the life, history, and patriotic poetry of the Polish people. The melody was passionate and unrestrained, the harmony was rich and colorful, and the structure was flexible and free.
As a famous pianist, Chopin's playing skills are exquisite, his techniques are delicate, his sound is magnificent, his passion is rich, and his piano pedal usage is unique.