In Żelazowa Wola, on the estate of Count Skarbek, the tutor in the Count’s service was looking forward to becoming a father again: Mikolaj Chopin, an immigrant from France and his wife, Justyna already had a three-year-old daughter and in the early months of 1810 – according to some sources, on February 22nd, while to others on March 1st – their son, Frederyk was born. 

 Half a year later the family moved to Warsaw; for a long time, however, the children were coming back to spend their summer holiday in their native village. Frederyk – when he was longing for some quietness – often stayed in Żelazowa Wola even in his early adulthood. According to records, the last time he was staying in the village was the summer of 1830. For the 200th anniversary of his birth the house has been fully renovated with a cosy garden surrounding it. On September 15th Balázs Fülei will give a solo recital in the memorial house located within just 55 kilometres from Warsaw, with Chopin’s and Liszt’s works in his programme. 

Cover image: Chopin's childhood home

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