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 - J. Meissonnier » English - Wessel & Co. »Manuscripts:
Stichvorlage copy » Sketch » Incipit » Rejected public autograph »
Ivo Pogorelić Piano-virtuoso of great, original talent, created a sensation with his performances. more »
Howard Shelley English pianist and conductor, performed around the world with leading orchestras. more »
Krystian Zimerman Famous polish pianist, pedagogue, chamber musician, won IX Chopin Piano Competition. more »
Bella Davidovich American pianist and pedagogue of Russian origin, won 1st Prize in IVth Chopin Competition more »