Ode to Chopin

6 hours post psychiatry exams. I'm raking my head thinking of what to write in my blog today. I was so stressed out and turn to my iTunes for my Chopin music. Feeling much better and relaxed, I finally had an idea. You might think this title is boring and arty but this is what I'm passionate about. So my dear friends, I introduce to you, Frederic Chopin!

Chopin was born in Warsaw, Poland to a French father and Polish mother. Growing as a child pianist prodigy, he move to Paris at the age of 20 and establish himself as one of the greatest piano virtuoso. Leading the Romantic movement, he is famous for his ballades, sonatas, nocturnes and many more. Living in a foreign country, he was a very patriotic and always longing for his home. Sadly, he suffer from what was a very treatable disease today but fatal back then, pulmonary tuberculosis. Being a romantic himself, he had a will written regarding for his death arrangement in 1849,

"Bury me in Pere Lachaise, but send my heart back to Warsaw where I should rest in peace."

Thus, is a small summary of the greatest pianist. On my second trip to Paris in Dec 2007, I finally able to complete one of the "To Do List" in my life, visiting Chopin's grave in Pere Lachaise (thus the photo). It was a very gratifying moment. I wanted to lay roses on the grave but there are non available beautiful enough to symbolize my passion, love and thanks for his music. I've promise to visit again with flowers but until next time, your music will always be loved!