Frederic Chopin was one of the great composers for piano. His work forever changed what we even imagine as possible on the instrument, both technically and emotionally. It's one thing to say Chopin's ...

Of the 57 Mazurkas composed by Fryderyk Chopin between 1825 and 1849, the Mazurkas Op. 6, 7, 17, 24, 30, 33, 41, 50, 56, 59 and 63 appeared in print in his lifetime, whereas Op. 67 and 68 were ...

A tunesmith whose natural domain was the polonaise, waltz and mazurka? Or a visionary composer of sonatas and ballades, obsessed with form and counterpoint in a way that even Bach would have ...

"It's my little secret, but it also helps me focus," Prokopowicz said, referring to the long moment of silence which preceded his performance in the second round of the competition. "I'm glad I had ...

The Mazurka is considered Poland's quintessential national dance. It comes from the region of Mazovia near the capital Warsaw. It's the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, whose Mazurkas for piano helped ...

June 15, 2010 • Chinese pianist Yundi Li recently shortened his stage name to "Yundi." But it may not have been necessary: The young musician has already achieved superstardom in his homeland. In this ...

Mazurka – a renowned dance from Poland 10/15/2016 The Mazurka is considered Poland's quintessential national dance. It comes from the region of Mazovia. It's the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, whose ...