The Chopin Experience: 17-18 May 2008
Radio 3's Chopin Experience is a weekend of programmes dedicated to Chopin, exploring his life and times, the enduring popularity of his music, and his musical legacy.
Radio 3 BroadcastsFind out about the weekend's programmes as well as related broadcasts in the run-up to the celebrations. ![]() Chopin Piano TutorialsPianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris presents 3 video tutorials full of tips on how to play Chopin's piano music. ![]() Chopin TimelineAn illustrated timeline exploring Chopin's life and music in the context of the times in which he lived. ![]() Chopin Audio QuizTry the Chopin Quiz - 12 short extracts to test your knowledge of Chopin's piano music. ![]() Send in your thoughts and reflectionsEmail your thoughts on Chopin, or your favourite Chopin recordings to chopin@bbc.co.uk. Find out more. The Chopin Experience c/o Room 1115 BBC New Broadcasting House Oxford Road Manchester M60 7HB ![]() Chopin ProfileChopin's father was a Frenchman who went to Poland, where he earned his living as a teacher and married a Polish woman ... read more. ![]() Majorca GalleryView a picture gallery of the island of Majorca, where Chopin spent his ill-fated winter holiday with lover George Sand in 1838-39. |
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