“The Life and Work of Fryderyk Chopin” – the Embassy of the Republic of Poland presents the exhibition devoted to outstanding Polish composer
05.12.2024
The exhibition presenting the life and work of Fryderyk Chopin was presented in the open air on 5.12.2024 as an event accompanying the classical music concert “Pearls of Polish Music”, the program of which included works by the outstanding Polish composer. The exhibition, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was organized by the Fryderyk Chopin Museum.
The biographical exhibition consists of 13 boards with texts and iconography, coming primarily from the Museum's collections. It presents the composer, his life and work.
Fryderyk Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola on March 1 (or February 22), 1810. Fryderyk Chopin's work focused primarily on piano music. Chopin combined innovation with the continuation of the tradition of classicism and a universal attitude with attachment to native Polish culture. The essence of Chopin's music was improvisation – often presented during musical evenings in salons before intimate audiences. Chopin influenced the entire perception of piano music in the 19th century, and his unique style placed him among the most highly regarded and best-known composers of all time.
Photos: Grażyna Koornhof/Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria
