We reveal five secrets about Chopin, the piano genius.
Frédéric Chopin is one of the most famous composers in history. But behind the piano genius, do you know the man he was? We tell you five unlikely facts about him!
Strangely small hands for a virtuoso
Most great pianists have long fingers, but Chopin had relatively small hands! He relied more on agility and subtlety than on raw power, which influenced his unique style.
A great shy man
Chopin hated playing in public. He rarely appeared on stage, preferring private salons and small intimate gatherings, where he felt more at ease.
A heart preserved in a church and ... in cognac
Chopin died in Paris, but his heart was transported to Warsaw in accordance with his last wishes. It is still in a pillar in Warsaw's Holy Cross Church, in a jar filled with cognac.
A great teacher
Chopin loved to pass on his art. Numerous testimonies from his pupils tell of his patience, his perfectionism, his poetic advice and his almost initiatory teaching.
A somewhat precocious child
Chopin's great abilities were revealed at an early age: at 7 he wrote his first composition, and at just 15 he was awarded the title of «First City Pianist» in Warsaw.
Want to know even more about Chopin?
Come and take a step back in time with the great pianist Pascal Amoyel, who will reveal all the secrets of the little-known method written by Chopin and the rare testimonies of his pupils.
A unique evening of theatre, laughter, emotion and, of course, piano!