I know he wasn't French but, Chopin!

I love, love, love, Chopin's music.

Frederic Chopin 1810-1849. Born in Poland, Chopin was a child-prodigy pianist and composer. In 1830 he moved to Paris. He lived with author George Sand, (whom I have written about several times) from 1837 to 1847. He died at the age of 39. So young. He had poor health his entire life.

He was not French, but he lived a great many years of his life in France. He wrote his most amazing music in France. He loved a French woman. I love to listen to Chopin when I cook French food in my French kitchen. 

You must see the film Impromptu with Chopin, George Sand and Delacroix to name a few. Hugh Grant does a wonderful job playing Frederic Chopin. 

Here is Yundi Li playing Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66. I love this one!



And Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 played by no other than Rachmaninov. How gorgeous is this?

Gros bisous de musique magnifique et a demain!

Love, Charley