101. INKPOT CLASSICAL MUSIC REVIEWS: CHOPIN Piano Concertos. Szekely/Budapest SO/Neme who hailed him as a genius), chopin (left) sought to establish himself firmly bothas a virtuoso pianist and a serious composer through these two concertos. http://inkpot.com/classical/chopinpfc.html

Fryderyk (Frédéric) CHOPIN Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op. 11 Piano Concerto No.2 in F minor, Op. 21 Istvan Szekely piano Budapest Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gyula Nemeth NAXOS [69'07"] budget-price by Isaak Koh Chopin's two Piano Concertos were composed in an effort to gain public recognition of his musical talents. Having gained the attention of a small circle of music supporters in Vienna (including Robert Schumann. who hailed him as a genius), Chopin (left) sought to establish himself firmly both as a virtuoso pianist and a serious composer through these two concertos. The works were rapidly completed consecutively in 1830, although the numbering is reverse of the order of composition. They were given their public premieres in Warsaw and were received with overwhelming acclaim. Greatly encouraged by his success, Chopin returned to Vienna armed with these two works in search of fame and fortune. On initial appraisal, this CD did not look promising, sporting the names of obscure musicians. However, all doubts were swept away when the music began. Istvan Szekely is a consumate pianist, sincerely communicating the spirit of the first concerto, overcoming the technical challenges of the work with poise and ease. In the slow second movement, Szekely brings out the magic of the Adagio , which Chopin described as "like dreaming in beautiful spring-time by moonlight". The orchestral accompaniment is highly successful, always aiding the soloist in expressing the emotions of the work, while playing beautifully on its own. This synergistic collaboration is repeated in the second concerto, making this disc an absolute delight to listen to from start to finish.

102. NPR : Performance Today For Saturday, November 6, 1999 . Milestones of the MillenniumFrederic chopin. In a session recorded in NPR sStudio 4A, pianist Misha Dichter talks chopin with Martin and performs a set of http://www.npr.org/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=4&prgDate=6-Nov-1999

103. Chopin - MIDI And More Frédéric François chopin. A Short Biography. Zelazowa Wola (Poland), 3/01/1810 Paris (France), 10/17/1849. Perhaps the greatest of all composers for the piano was chopin. chopin graduated from http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/4279

A Short Biography Zelazowa Wola (Poland), 3/01/1810 - Paris (France), 10/17/1849. Perhaps the greatest of all composers for the piano was Chopin. Called a "musical genius" when he was a teenager, Chopin composed a remarkable variety of brilliant pieces warlike polonaises, elegant waltzes, romantic nocturnes, and poetic ballades and etudes. His father, Nicholas, was a Frenchman who had lived in Poland for many years. His Polish mother was of noble birth. Even as a small child, Chopin loved piano music. He began to take piano lessons when he was 6 years old. He started to compose music even before he knew how to write down his ideas. At the age of 8 he performed in a public charity concert. Chopin's first published musical work, a rondo, appeared when he was 15 years old. When Chopin graduated from the lyceum, at 17, he was recognized as the leading pianist of Warsaw and a talented composer. After Chopin gave two successful concerts in Vienna when he was 19, he began writing works designed for his original piano style. At the same time as his return to Vienna in 1830, Poland revolted against its Russian rulers. The uprising failed, and as a result the Russian czar put Warsaw under harsh military rule. Chopin decided to go to Paris, which was the center of the romantic movement in the arts. Except for occasional trips, Chopin spent the rest of his life in Paris. He gave lessons and concerts, and publishers paid well for his compositions. The French loved him for his genius and his charm. Poets, musicians, wealthy Parisians, and Polish exiles were his friends. An important influence was a romantic friendship with Baroness Dudevant, better known as the novelist George Sand.

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