At the age of 21 he settled in Paris. Thereafter, during the last 18 years of his life, he gave only some 30 public performances, preferring the more intimate atmosphere of the salon. He supported himself by selling his compositions and teaching piano, for which he was in high demand. Chopin formed a friendship with Franz Liszt and was admired by many of his musical contemporaries, including Robert Schumann. In 1835 he obtained French citizenship. After a failed engagement to Maria Wodzińska, from 1837 to 1847 he maintained an often troubled relationship with the French writer George Sand. A brief and unhappy visit to Majorca with Sand in 1838–39 was one of his most productive periods of composition. In his last years, he was financially supported by his admirer Jane Stirling, who also arranged for him to visit Scotland in 1848. Through most of his life, Chopin suffered from poor health. He died in Paris in 1849, probably of tuberculosis. COUNT 17
QSN1 At what age did Frédéric move to Paris? ANS1 21 QSN2 How many public performances was Frédéric estimated to have given during the remainder of his life? ANS2 30 QSN3 In what year did Frédéric obtain citizenship in France? ANS3 1835 QSN4 In what area had Frédéric's most productive period of composition taken place? ANS4 Majorca QSN5 What was Frédéric's most likely cause of death? ANS5 tuberculosis QSN6 Where did he end up living when he was 21? ANS6 Paris QSN7 How many public shows did he perform during the last years of his life? ANS7 30 QSN8 What other composer did Chopin develop a friendship with? ANS8 Franz Liszt QSN9 What year did he gain citizenship in France? ANS9 1835 QSN10 What is the name of the woman he had a relationship with from 1837-847? ANS10 Maria Wodzińska QSN11 At what age did Chopin move to Paris? ANS11 21 QSN12 During the last 18 years he lived about how many times did Chopin perform in public? ANS12 30 QSN13 What year did Chopin become a citizen of France? ANS13 1835 QSN14 In the last years of his life who was the person that supported him financially? ANS14 Jane Stirling QSN15 In what year did Chopin become a French citizen? ANS15 1835 QSN16 Who gave Chopin money in the last years of his life? ANS16 Jane Stirling QSN17 What was the likely cause of death for Chopin? ANS17 tuberculosis