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Urodzenia Fryderyka Chopina (The Manor House of Fryderyk Chopin) After the visit to St. Roch's Church in Brochow where Chopin was baptized, I finally headed for the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin in Zelazowa Wola. On my way from Warsaw, I enjoyed the landscape of the Mazovian region - a flat land with poplar and willow trees. I hear that these trees function as a sign as the land is covered with snow in winter. The beautiful pastoral scenes of this area convinced me how Chopin created those masterpieces as a child. |
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Entering a big black gate, a white manor house with ivy began to come in sight. I couldn't believe there was this manor house of Chopin in front of my very eyes; the house that I had seen in books and magazines many times. Here, Fryderyk Chopin was born on February 22, 1810. Then soon traditional Polish dishes were served; above all, pierogi was yummy. It tasted like Japanese gyoza. |
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Luckily, I got a chance to meet with an
American pianist, Kevin Kenner who had won the top prize at Chopin Piano Competition
in 1990 and I could hear his performance.
He started with Prelude No. 25. During his performance, my heart beat so fast!
I never expected that I could hear the play of a top winner of the Chopin Competition
in Chopin's very house. After this concert, he showed up again. He changed his clothes from tuxedos to casual wear. I asked him for his autograph and he kindly gave it to me! I was extremely fortunate on this day. |
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| Pomnik Fryderyka Chopina (Fryderyk Chopin Monument) Chopin's garden was vast; it was almost like a botanical garden. Various kinds of trees were brought from all over the world and planted here. There were a few monuments to Chopin here, too. One in the backyard was familiar one. |
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Pomnik
Fryderyka Chopina (Fryderyk Chopin Monument) I found another one at the front porch of the house. It was really hard to leave here in the late afternoon. I wanted to immerse myself a little more with the world of the "Poet of the Piano." |
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