A Classical Music Tour to Poland and Prague with All Classical FM
On March 1, 2010 Poland’s favorite son will be two hundred! Yes, it’s hard to believe but Chopin who actually died at 39 in Paris has grown up and outlasted all of his critics (and apparently there were many). At the time, many critics complained that Chopin played too softly and that his playing could not fill a proper performance hall. Chopin did not help matters by not showing up to many of his scheduled performances.
By all accounts Chopin was neither a brash performer or fabulous self promoter. He preferred to be alone or with George Sand (who he met through Franz Liszt) and was sick most of his adult life. Chopin was also often depressed and was quoted saying, “I wish I could throw off the thoughts which poison my happiness. And yet I take a kind of pleasure in indulging in them.” But oh could he play and compose!
Chopin died in an apartment on the Place Vendome in Paris and at is request his heart was taken by his sister back to his beloved Poland. Chopin requested that Mozart’s Requiem be performed at the L'Église de la Madeleine at his funeral,l but the director of the church refused noting that women had never been allowed to sing in church in France! After two full weeks of haggling the director gave in and allowed mass to be sung for Chopin. Oddly, George Sand, his lover of several years was not among the 3,000 people who attended.
Want to learn more about the life of Chopin? Why not join Earthbound Expeditions on a one of a kind small group tour to Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Paris and relive the beauty of Chopin’s life.
Trips are departing in May with Bryan Lowe of King FM, Jack Allen of All Classical and Hoyt Smith of KDFC in San Francisco.
Space is limited to just 24 travelers. Call Earthbound Expeditions at 206 842 9775 or visit us online at www.EarthboundExpeditions.com
I look forward to meeting you in Poland in 2010!
Best,
Matthew BrumleyFounder
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