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The Essay - Chopin

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To mark the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin's birth, pianist Piers Lane explores aspects of the composer's life and work

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The Essay - Chopin - Episode 1

In a series marking the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, pianist Piers Lane discusses the composer's complex relationship with Romantic music.

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The Essay - Chopin - Episode 2

In a series series marking the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, pianist Piers Lane considers how Chopin innovated piano forms.

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The Essay - Chopin - Episode 3

In a series series marking the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, pianist Piers Lane discusses the composer's often overlooked role as a piano teacher in Paris.

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The Essay - Chopin - Episode 4

In a series series marking the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, pianist Piers Lane explores the different ways the composer has been interpreted by performers.

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The Essay - Chopin - Episode 5

In a series series marking the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, pianist Piers Lane explores the global veneration of the composer's music.

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