Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (Chopin pronounced "shoh-pan") (Frédéric François Chopin or Fryderyk Franciszek Szopen), (March 1, 1810 – October 17, 1849) is one of the most famous, influential and admired composers for the piano, and Poland's most beloved composer. He was born of Polish and French parentage in the village of Żelazowa Wola, Poland. In Warsaw he was hailed as a child prodigy and was the "second Mozart" for his piano and composition skill...

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