Chopin: Life and Death of a Genius

This short biography sketches the life of Frederic Chopin, the Polish composer and piano virtuoso of the Romantic era. It covers his birth near Warsaw, his early gift for the keyboard, and the music for solo piano that made him one of the great composers. Compact but warm, it captures the genius and the fragility behind the legend. It is a neat introduction for anyone drawn to classical music and Chopin's story. Free to stream in 4K on Dr Documentary.

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