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Frederic Chopin: Concerts
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Arriving in Paris in 1831 Chopin quickly made influential friends, but success was slower to come his way. Although a gifted musician, he was not a natural performer: his introverted nature did not appeal in the concert hall and his first appearance was coolly received. Chopin's response was to perform only in the Parisian Salon, which earned him the reputation of a snob. However, it was there that his intimate music was heard to best effect and he soon became one of the most popular and well-paid performers in the French capital.
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The prodigy was featured in Warsaw newspapers, and "little Chopin" became an attraction in the capital's aristocratic salons. He ... began giving public charity concerts. He is said to once have been asked what he thought the audience liked best; the witty seven-year-old replied, "My shirt collar." He first appeared publicly as a pianist when he was eight.
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In 1848 Chopin gave his last concert in Paris, and visited England and Scotland with his student and admirer Jane Stirling. They reached London in November, and although Chopin managed to give some concerts and salon performances, he was severely ill with tuberculosis. He returned to Paris, where in 1849 he became unable to teach or perform.
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Chopin's two piano concertos, Opp. 11 and 21, are masterpieces still often performed. In addition, he wrote several songs set to Polish texts, and several pieces including a piano trio and a sonata for cello and piano.
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Chopin composed two of the romantic piano concerto repertoire's most often-performed examples, his Opp. 11 and 21. In addition, he wrote several song settings of Polish texts, and chamber pieces including a piano trio and a sonata for cello and piano.
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At any rate, three years was too long a time for Chopin to give up to Kalkbrenner. He had his living to make, and he decided to perfect his technique by himself. Meanwhile, he would give Paris a taste of his powers by a public recital. The recital came off in February 1832, and though the audience was small the artistic success was great. Mendelssohn was present and "applauded furiously." Chopin made no money by the concert, but he made a reputation -- a reputation which was further enhanced by a second recital in May. Still, his path was far from being clear.
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