How are Frederic Chopin and Nathaniel de Rothschild connected?

Look more closely and you'll see that op. 64, no. 2 is dedicated to Madame Nathaniel de Rothschild. Charlotte de Rothschild (1825 - 1899) was a member of the French branch of the family; in 1843 she married her cousin Nathaniel, of the English bra... read more

Charlotte de Rothschild (1825 - 1899) was a member of the French branch of the family; in 1843 she married her cousin Nathaniel, of the English branch. Charlotte's parents were patrons of Chopin, Rossini, and many other artists. read more

Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47, dating from 1841, is dedicated to Pauline de Noailles. The inspiration for this Ballade is usually claimed to be Adam Mickiewicz's poem Undine, also known as Świtezianka. read more

Romantic opera focuses on these themes and Chopin, living in Paris, was at the center of the operatic world of his time. Chopin particularly favored the operas of Bellini, known for their sorrowful tone. The many nocturnes of Chopin often adopt the ornamented cantilena of Bellinian style. read more