Back in Warsaw that year, Chopin heard Niccolò Paganini play the violin, and composed a set of variations, Souvenir de Paganini. It may have been this experience which encouraged him to commence writing his first Études, (1829–32), exploring the capacities of his own instrument. On 11 August, three weeks after completing his studies at the Warsaw Conservatory, he made his debut in Vienna. He gave two piano concerts and received many favourable reviews—in addition to some commenting (in Chopin's own words) that he was "too delicate for those accustomed to the piano-bashing of local artists". In one of these concerts, he premiered his Variations on Là ci darem la mano, Op. 2 (variations on an aria from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni) for piano and orchestra. He returned to Warsaw in September 1829, where he premiered his Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 on 17 March 1830. COUNT 13
QSN1 What did Frédéric compose after hearing Niccolò Paganini perform on the violin? ANS1 Souvenir de Paganini QSN2 During what month did Frédéric make his first appearance in Vienna? ANS2 August QSN3 How many piano concerts did Frédéric perform in Vienna during this time? ANS3 two QSN4 On what date did Frédéric give his first performance of Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21? ANS4 17 March 1830 QSN5 What did Chopin compose after hearing Niccolo Paganini? ANS5 Souvenir de Paganini QSN6 Where did Chopin debut after completing his studies? ANS6 Vienna QSN7 What piece did Chopin debut after returning to Warsaw? ANS7 Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 QSN8 When did Chopin return to Warsaw? ANS8 September 1829 QSN9 Why did some critics say that Chopin was too delicate? ANS9 accustomed to the piano-bashing of local artists QSN10 Who did Chopin hear play violin in 1829 that prompted him to write a composisition? ANS10 Niccolò Paganini QSN11 Where did Chopin make his debut after completing his education? ANS11 Vienna QSN12 How many public performances did Chopin do where he made his debut after completing his education? ANS12 two QSN13 How many weeks after completing school was it before Chopin made his public debut? ANS13 three