The great Polish composer Frederic Chopin was born on March 1 (Feb. 22, Old Style), 1810 near Warsaw. In the village where he lived as a child and where subsequently often spent his summers, Frederic became interested in folk songs and dances.
Frederic Franciszek Chopin was born February 22, 1810 (according to other sources March 1, 1810) in Zelazowa Wola, near Warsaw. He lived in a musical environment and in 5 years already independently perform simple plays.
2010 year is the two hundred anniversary of the birth of the great Polish composer-romantic Frederic Chopin. "Oh, Chopin" - the joyful cries are heard. Though there are probably those who have no clue who it is.