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Events on Wednesday 17 October 1849 2
1810 – 1849Fryderyk ChopinThe Poet of the PianoRenowned composer and virtuoso pianist whose work is synonymous with Polish romanticism.
1810 – 1849Frédéric ChopinRomantic piano poetPolish-French composer who wrote almost exclusively for the piano. His nocturnes, études, ballades and mazurkas define Romantic piano music.