10 Most Amazing And Inspiring Refugees In History

The name Chopin is almost synonymous with “composer”, held up as a deity of classical music in the same way that Beethoven and Mozart are. His work was infused with a Romantic spirit, full of passion and vigour, and much of his passion and devotion were linked with his nationalist love of his homeland of Poland. 

Chopin was appreciated as brilliant even at a young age and he matched his artistic passion with a fervour for Poland's liberation. As a student he discussed the idea of an insurrection against Russia with his friends. Chopin travelled and took it upon himself to promote the cause of Polish freedom through the beauty and popularity of his music. 

In the 1830s a Russian invasion of Poland crushed Polish national resistance and drove thousands of Polish rebels into exile. Chopin was distressed as he was driven into exile and made his home in France. From here he continued to perform and travel around Europe, as well as teach music among the musical elite of Paris. 

Throughout his life he never lost his sympathy or love for his homeland and upon his death he requested that his heart be delivered in an urn to Poland.