Essay on Chopin’s life and work – useful source of information about the composer and his output. more »
An interesting source of detailed facts from Chopin's life; an excerpt from the compendium 'Chopin. The man, his work and its reception' by Prof. Mieczysław Tomaszewski. more »
First Editions:
German - Breitkopf & Härtel » French - M. Schlesinger » English - Wessel & Co. »Manuscripts:
Complete autograph » Incipit » Stichvorlage copy - Julian Fontana »
Artur Szklener Polish musicologist, deputy director for research and publishing in NIFC. more »
Izabella Barcińska Chopin's sister, took over all matters relating to Chopin's estate. more »
Nelson Goerner Piano virtuoso, excellent chamber musician, known for his marvellous interpretations of Chopin. more »
Jacek Kaspszyk Polish conductor, Artistic Director of the Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra. more »