Chopin At 200
For the bicentennial of Chopin's birth, hear his music in performance and perspective.
Chinese pianist Yundi Li recently shortened his stage name to "Yundi." But it may not have been necessary: The young musician has already achieved superstardom in his homeland. In this session from WNYC, he plays two Chopin nocturnes.
Watch Great Pianists Play Chopin
Recent Chopin At 200
March 26, 2010 Hear the celebrated pianist play Chopin and Bach, and discuss their music in the NPR studio.
March 23, 2010 Hear the young, award-winning Polish pianist play Chopin and Mozart in the NPR studio.
March 15, 2010 Hear pianist Adam Neiman tear into the ferocious and tender music of Chopin, and a piece of his own.
March 1, 2010 No one made funeral music quite like Frederic Chopin, the Polish composer born 200 years ago Monday.
February 28, 2010 NPR's Tom Huizenga and Guy Raz spin recordings by Polish pianists honoring their countryman.
March 2, 2010 Commentator Rob Kapilow explains Chopin's condensed expression in a three-minute Mazurka.
February 28, 2010 Hear NPR contributors' favorite Chopin performances on the 200th anniversary of his birth.
