Frédéric Chopin remains one of the most celebrated and influential composers of the Romantic era, renowned for his virtuosic piano compositions that continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Born on March 1, 1810, in Żelazowa Wola, Poland, he demonstrated extraordinary musical talent from an early age.
Chopin's musical education began under the guidance of his mother, who was herself a competent pianist. By the age of six, he was already composing his own music, and by seven, he was performing in public. Recognizing his prodigious talent, his family enrolled him in the Warsaw Conservatory, where he studied piano with the renowned pianist Wojciech Żywny and music theory with Józef Elsner.