In London Chopin took lodgings at Dover Street, where the firm of Broadwood provided him with a grand piano. At his first engagement, on 15 May at Stafford House, the audience included Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The Prince, who was himself a talented musician, moved close to the keyboard to view Chopin's technique. Broadwood also arranged concerts for him; among those attending were Thackeray and the singer Jenny Lind. Chopin was also sought after for piano lessons, for which he charged the high fee of one guinea (£1.05 in present British currency) per hour, and for private recitals for which the fee was 20 guineas. At a concert on 7 July he shared the platform with Viardot, who sang arrangements of some of his mazurkas to Spanish texts. COUNT 10
QSN1 Where did Chopin stay while in London? ANS1 Dover Street QSN2 What company provided Chopin with a piano while in London? ANS2 Broadwood QSN3 Where was Chopin's initial performance? ANS3 Stafford House QSN4 What two notable guests were present during his premiere performance at Stafford House? ANS4 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert QSN5 What date did he perform with Viardot? ANS5 7 July QSN6 What steet did Chopin stay on in London? ANS6 Dover Street QSN7 What did Broadway provide for Chopin? ANS7 a grand piano. QSN8 What two dignitaries where at his first performance in London? ANS8 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. QSN9 In addition to hearing him play, what else did people seek from Chopin in London? ANS9 piano lessons QSN10 Who sang chopin arrangements on July 7 of the year Chopin was in London? ANS10 Viardot