TY - GEN N2 - The Polish composer Frederic Chopin is unique in that he composed almost exclusively for his own instrument, the piano. As a pianist he was self taught and had an astonishing talent for improvisation. As a composer he was a perfectionist in the classical mold and his wonderful compositions ensure that he is one of the best loved names in world music. The DVD traces his short life and includes an overview of his musical works. AB - The Polish composer Frederic Chopin is unique in that he composed almost exclusively for his own instrument, the piano. As a pianist he was self taught and had an astonishing talent for improvisation. As a composer he was a perfectionist in the classical mold and his wonderful compositions ensure that he is one of the best loved names in world music. The DVD traces his short life and includes an overview of his musical works. T1 - Frederic Chopin, 1810-1849 DA - [2012], c2009. CY - West Long Branch, NJ : AU - Hossick, Malcolm. CN - ML410.C54 CN - ML410.C54 PB - Kultur, PP - West Long Branch, NJ : PY - [2012], c2009. N1 - Release date: Jan. 31, 2012. ID - 467479 KW - Composers SN - 9780769791548 SN - 0769791549 TI - Frederic Chopin, 1810-1849 ER -