Frédéric Chopin

The Profile

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, best known for his solo piano works including nocturnes, preludes, polonaises, mazurkas and études.

Chopin composed the Preludes Op. 28 and the Nocturnes; his works are central to Romantic piano repertoire. Reviews on DeBaser discuss performances by Alfred Cortot, Artur Rubinstein and references to Maurizio Pollini among others.

Three DeBaser reviews celebrate Chopin through landmark recordings: Cortot's Preludes, Pollini/collection recommendations for Polonaises, and Rubinstein's Nocturnes. Reviewers focus on interpretation, emotional depth, and the performer's role in reinventing the music. Overall reception is highly positive.