New Museum of Frederic Chopin Opens in Polish Capital by Milota Sidorova

Frederic Chopin, one of the greatest romantic piano composers died of tuberculosis, hardly reaching 40 years. His life was really emotional in both directions. His kindness and weak health made him vulnerable, but his virtuosity made him the most prestigious piano teacher and composer in Paris. He was an object of many women, yet the most important woman in his life was George Sand who cared for sick Chopin more than eight years. Then she left him. They say, he was waiting for her on his deathbed. She never came. One of the most inspirative museums of Chopin is being open in Warszaw these days. Polish people are extremely proud of this man, so his museum has to be perfect. ! Polish authorities said they began collecting remains like music scores, sketches or daily objects in 1899. Except of musical and antiquarian value they are full of great emotions. If you visit this museum with previously internet ordered tickets you are about the enter three theme rooms – one following his childhood and youth – his first 20 years in Poland, before he moved to Paris. The second is dedicated to the common life of Chopin and Sand at Nohant, the French chateau, the third is following his death. You are about to see his last piano, wisp of his hair or his death mask or kitchen embroidery with their initials made by Sand. Still, museum representatives stated it was really hard to collect most of his personal objects. Most of the letters were destroyed by women he loved or by the devastation during WWII.

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by Milota Sidorova for SigEx Ventures (http://sigexventures.com)

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