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56d3171959d6e4140014622c | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin's successes as a composer and performer opened the door to western Europe for him, and on 2 November 1830, he set out, in the words of Zdzisław Jachimecki, "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever." With Woyciechowski, he headed for Austria, intending to go on to Italy. Later that month, i... | What geographicla region was opened for Chopin due to his composing and performances? | {
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"western Europe"
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66
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56d3171959d6e4140014622d | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin's successes as a composer and performer opened the door to western Europe for him, and on 2 November 1830, he set out, in the words of Zdzisław Jachimecki, "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever." With Woyciechowski, he headed for Austria, intending to go on to Italy. Later that month, i... | When Chopin started to take his music to the world, what is the last name of the person who went with him to Austria? | {
"text": [
"Woyciechowski"
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"answer_start": [
234
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} |
56d3171959d6e4140014622e | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin's successes as a composer and performer opened the door to western Europe for him, and on 2 November 1830, he set out, in the words of Zdzisław Jachimecki, "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever." With Woyciechowski, he headed for Austria, intending to go on to Italy. Later that month, i... | What year did the uprising begin in Warsaw? | {
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"1830"
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108
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56d3171959d6e4140014622f | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin's successes as a composer and performer opened the door to western Europe for him, and on 2 November 1830, he set out, in the words of Zdzisław Jachimecki, "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever." With Woyciechowski, he headed for Austria, intending to go on to Italy. Later that month, i... | What were the words Chopin wrote to a friend when he was alone and homesick? | {
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"\"I curse the moment of my departure.\""
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500
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56d3171959d6e41400146230 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin's successes as a composer and performer opened the door to western Europe for him, and on 2 November 1830, he set out, in the words of Zdzisław Jachimecki, "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever." With Woyciechowski, he headed for Austria, intending to go on to Italy. Later that month, i... | What year did Chopin learn that the uprising in Warsaw was crushed? | {
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"1831"
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56cbf12a6d243a140015ee06 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What event was Frédéric a part of when he arrived in Paris during the later part of September in 1831? | {
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"the Polish Great Emigration"
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122
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} |
56cbf12a6d243a140015ee07 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What version of Frédéric's birth name did he begin using after arriving in France? | {
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"French"
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173
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56cbf12a6d243a140015ee08 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | In what year did Frédéric officially acquire French citizenship? | {
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"1835"
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251
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56cbf12a6d243a140015ee09 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What were the two kinds of relationships stated as Frédéric having with his fellow Poland natives in exile? | {
"text": [
"friends and confidants"
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355
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56cbf12a6d243a140015ee0a | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What nationality is stated as the one Frédéric felt most identified by? | {
"text": [
"Polish"
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126
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} |
56cf6d3e4df3c31400b0d781 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | When did Chopin reach Paris? | {
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"September 1831"
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32
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56cf6d3e4df3c31400b0d782 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | By not going back to Poland Chopin became part of what? | {
"text": [
"Polish Great Emigration"
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126
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} |
56cf6d3e4df3c31400b0d783 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | In what year did Chopin become a French citizen? | {
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"1835"
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251
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56cf6d3e4df3c31400b0d784 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What is the name of Chopin's biographer? | {
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"Adam Zamoyski"
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451
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56d318f359d6e41400146236 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | After 1831, what country did Chopin never return to? | {
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"Poland"
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73
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} |
56d318f359d6e41400146237 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What country's passport did he have from 1835? | {
"text": [
"France"
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"answer_start": [
154
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} |
56d318f359d6e41400146238 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What language was Chopin never completely at ease speaking? | {
"text": [
"French"
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173
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} |
56d318f359d6e41400146239 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | What biographer of Chopin wrote that Chopin never considered himself French? | {
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"Adam Zamoyski"
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451
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} |
56d318f359d6e4140014623a | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831; he would never return to Poland, thus becoming one of many expatriates of the Polish Great Emigration. In France he used the French versions of his given names, and after receiving French citizenship in 1835, he travelled on a French passport. However, Chopin remained clo... | Due to the numbers of expatriates of Poland after the uprising, what did it become to be known as? | {
"text": [
"Polish Great Emigration"
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126
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} |
56cbf37e6d243a140015ee10 | Frédéric_Chopin | In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de ... | In what city did Frédéric achieve celebrity status? | {
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"Paris"
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3
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} |
56cbf37e6d243a140015ee12 | Frédéric_Chopin | In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de ... | Who was the principal of the Polish Literary Society that Frédéric became acquainted with? | {
"text": [
"Adam Mickiewicz"
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"answer_start": [
368
]
} |
56cbf37e6d243a140015ee13 | Frédéric_Chopin | In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de ... | What did Frédéric create from verses of the poet Adam Mickiewicz? | {
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"songs"
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458
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} |
56cf6e0d4df3c31400b0d789 | Frédéric_Chopin | In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de ... | What poet did Chopin use verses from for songs? | {
"text": [
"Adam Mickiewicz"
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"answer_start": [
368
]
} |
56cf6e0d4df3c31400b0d78a | Frédéric_Chopin | In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de ... | What people did Chopin meet while in Paris? | {
"text": [
"Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de Vigny"
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225
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} |
56d319d459d6e41400146240 | Frédéric_Chopin | In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de ... | What was the name of the poet Chopin became acquainted with in Paris? | {
"text": [
"Adam Mickiewicz"
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"answer_start": [
368
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} |
56d319d459d6e41400146241 | Frédéric_Chopin | In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de ... | What position did the poet who Chopin knew in Paris hold? | {
"text": [
"principal of the Polish Literary Society"
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"answer_start": [
385
]
} |
56cbf5106d243a140015ee18 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Which friend of Frédéric failed to achieve success in England? | {
"text": [
"Julian Fontana"
],
"answer_start": [
133
]
} |
56cbf5106d243a140015ee19 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Who was Frédéric's trusted adviser while in Paris? | {
"text": [
"Albert Grzymała"
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"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56cbf5106d243a140015ee1a | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | What familial role was Albert Grzymała compared to in regards to Frédéric? | {
"text": [
"elder brother"
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"answer_start": [
368
]
} |
56cbf5106d243a140015ee1b | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Who is stated as a jack of all trades in service to Frédéric? | {
"text": [
"Julian Fontana"
],
"answer_start": [
133
]
} |
56cbf5106d243a140015ee1c | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | What nationality were the two friends who served as a pivotal influence in Frédéric's life while in Paris? | {
"text": [
"Polish"
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"answer_start": [
4
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} |
56cf6f874df3c31400b0d796 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Julian Fontana tried to find his way where before moving to Paris? | {
"text": [
"England"
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"answer_start": [
209
]
} |
56d31b3759d6e41400146244 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Where did Julian Fontana fail to get established? | {
"text": [
"England"
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"answer_start": [
209
]
} |
56d31b3759d6e41400146245 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Who did Chopin know that became rich in Paris? | {
"text": [
"Albert Grzymała"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56d31b3759d6e41400146246 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Which friend of Chopin became like an older brother to him? | {
"text": [
"Albert Grzymała"
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"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56d31b3759d6e41400146247 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Which friend took on the role of several jobs to help Chopin including copyist? | {
"text": [
"Julian Fontana"
],
"answer_start": [
133
]
} |
56d31b3759d6e41400146248 | Frédéric_Chopin | Two Polish friends in Paris were also to play important roles in Chopin's life there. His fellow student at the Warsaw Conservatory, Julian Fontana, had originally tried unsuccessfully to establish himself in England; Albert Grzymała, who in Paris became a wealthy financier and society figure, often acted as Chopin's a... | Where were Chopin and Fontana students together? | {
"text": [
"Warsaw Conservatory"
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"answer_start": [
112
]
} |
56cbf7d16d243a140015ee22 | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | Who gave Frédéric his first significant public approval in regards to his compositions? | {
"text": [
"Robert Schumann"
],
"answer_start": [
102
]
} |
56cbf7d16d243a140015ee23 | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | On what date did Frédéric give his first performance at the Salle Pleyel? | {
"text": [
"26 February 1832"
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"answer_start": [
275
]
} |
56cbf7d16d243a140015ee24 | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | What is stated as a hindrance for Frédéric's ability to perform in large concert spaces? | {
"text": [
"intimate keyboard technique"
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"answer_start": [
683
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} |
56cbf7d16d243a140015ee25 | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | Who did Frédéric rely upon financially before earning a great income from his works? | {
"text": [
"his father"
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1166
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} |
56cf70c74df3c31400b0d799 | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | From whom did Chopin receive his first big endorsement? | {
"text": [
"Robert Schumann"
],
"answer_start": [
102
]
} |
56cf70c74df3c31400b0d79a | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | When did Chopin debut at Salle Pleyel ? | {
"text": [
"26 February 1832"
],
"answer_start": [
275
]
} |
56cf70c74df3c31400b0d79c | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | What affluent family did Chopin gain a patronage from? | {
"text": [
"Rothschild"
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"answer_start": [
802
]
} |
56d31bfb59d6e4140014624e | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | When did Chopin receive his first major endorsement from Robert Schumann? | {
"text": [
"1831"
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"answer_start": [
14
]
} |
56d31bfb59d6e41400146250 | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | What did Chopin realize was not ideal for larger spaces after his first successful concert in Paris? | {
"text": [
"keyboard technique"
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"answer_start": [
692
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} |
56d31bfb59d6e41400146252 | Frédéric_Chopin | At the end of 1831, Chopin received the first major endorsement from an outstanding contemporary when Robert Schumann, reviewing the Op. 2 Variations in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (his first published article on music), declared: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius." On 26 February 1832 Chopin gave a debut Paris co... | Once Chopin stopped performing concerts, how did he earn his income? | {
"text": [
"publishing his works and teaching piano to affluent students"
],
"answer_start": [
1244
]
} |
56cbfa0e6d243a140015ee2d | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | What was Frédéric's favorite environment to perform in? | {
"text": [
"his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56cbfa0e6d243a140015ee2e | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | What instrument did Frédéric play in a performance on 23 March 1833? | {
"text": [
"pianos"
],
"answer_start": [
738
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} |
56cf75794df3c31400b0d7d1 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | Chopin gave a yearly performance where? | {
"text": [
"Salle Pleyel"
],
"answer_start": [
107
]
} |
56cf75794df3c31400b0d7d2 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | Chopin worked with Liszt on what piece? | {
"text": [
"Hexameron"
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"answer_start": [
1080
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} |
56cf75794df3c31400b0d7d3 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | In 1833 with whom with Chopin work to get his music published? | {
"text": [
"Maurice Schlesinger"
],
"answer_start": [
1234
]
} |
56cf75794df3c31400b0d7d4 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | What is the name of Chopin's pupil who performed with him? | {
"text": [
"Adolphe Gutmann"
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"answer_start": [
850
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} |
56d31dcb59d6e41400146259 | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | Where did Chopin prefer to play for people? | {
"text": [
"apartment"
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"answer_start": [
232
]
} |
56d31dcb59d6e4140014625b | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | On March 23, 1833, who headlined and performed with Chopin at a concert? | {
"text": [
"Liszt and Hiller"
],
"answer_start": [
707
]
} |
56d31dcb59d6e4140014625c | Frédéric_Chopin | Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicologist Arthur Hedley has observed that ... | Who did Chopin contract with for publishing his music? | {
"text": [
"Maurice Schlesinger"
],
"answer_start": [
1234
]
} |
56cbfbdd6d243a140015ee36 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Who did Frédéric meet in the spring of 1834 at the Lower Rhenish Music Festival? | {
"text": [
"Felix Mendelssohn"
],
"answer_start": [
137
]
} |
56cbfbdd6d243a140015ee37 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | What two activities did Frédéric do while visiting for a day in Düsseldorf with Mendelssohn and Hiller? | {
"text": [
"playing and discussing music"
],
"answer_start": [
326
]
} |
56cbfbdd6d243a140015ee38 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Who was the director of the Academy of Art that Frédéric met while in Düsseldorf? | {
"text": [
"Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow"
],
"answer_start": [
377
]
} |
56cbfbdd6d243a140015ee39 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Where were Frédéric's parents located at when he saw them for the final time in 1835? | {
"text": [
"Carlsbad"
],
"answer_start": [
540
]
} |
56cf7b8a4df3c31400b0d81f | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Where did Chopin meet Felix Mendelssohn? | {
"text": [
"the Lower Rhenish Music Festival"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
56cf7b8a4df3c31400b0d820 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Who did Chopin attend the Lower Rhenish Music Festival with? | {
"text": [
"Hiller"
],
"answer_start": [
96
]
} |
56cf7b8a4df3c31400b0d821 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | In 1835 where did Chopin and his parents visit? | {
"text": [
"Carlsbad"
],
"answer_start": [
540
]
} |
56cf7b8a4df3c31400b0d822 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | When did Chopin propose marriage to Maria Wodziński? | {
"text": [
"July 1836"
],
"answer_start": [
1268
]
} |
56cf7b8a4df3c31400b0d823 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Who was Maria's mother? | {
"text": [
"Countess Wodzińska"
],
"answer_start": [
1405
]
} |
56d31f8a59d6e41400146262 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Who did Chopin meet at a music festival early in 1834? | {
"text": [
"Felix Mendelssohn"
],
"answer_start": [
137
]
} |
56d31f8a59d6e41400146263 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | Where did Chopin and Hiller go with the person Chopin met in the spring of 1834? | {
"text": [
"Düsseldorf"
],
"answer_start": [
194
]
} |
56d31f8a59d6e41400146264 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | What was Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow position? | {
"text": [
"director of the Academy of Art"
],
"answer_start": [
404
]
} |
56d31f8a59d6e41400146266 | Frédéric_Chopin | In the spring of 1834, Chopin attended the Lower Rhenish Music Festival in Aix-la-Chapelle with Hiller, and it was there that Chopin met Felix Mendelssohn. After the festival, the three visited Düsseldorf, where Mendelssohn had been appointed musical director. They spent what Mendelssohn described as "a very agreeable ... | What was the first name of the girl Chopin proposed to? | {
"text": [
"Maria"
],
"answer_start": [
749
]
} |
56cbfcda6d243a140015ee40 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although it is not known exactly when Chopin first met Liszt after arriving in Paris, on 12 December 1831 he mentioned in a letter to his friend Woyciechowski that "I have met Rossini, Cherubini, Baillot, etc.—also Kalkbrenner. You would not believe how curious I was about Herz, Liszt, Hiller, etc." Liszt was in attend... | Who was the recipient of Frédéric's letter he wrote on 12 December 1831? | {
"text": [
"Woyciechowski"
],
"answer_start": [
145
]
} |
56cbfcda6d243a140015ee41 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although it is not known exactly when Chopin first met Liszt after arriving in Paris, on 12 December 1831 he mentioned in a letter to his friend Woyciechowski that "I have met Rossini, Cherubini, Baillot, etc.—also Kalkbrenner. You would not believe how curious I was about Herz, Liszt, Hiller, etc." Liszt was in attend... | What are the three names stated in Frédéric's letter that he had shown interest and curiosity in? | {
"text": [
"Herz, Liszt, Hiller"
],
"answer_start": [
274
]
} |
56cbfcda6d243a140015ee42 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although it is not known exactly when Chopin first met Liszt after arriving in Paris, on 12 December 1831 he mentioned in a letter to his friend Woyciechowski that "I have met Rossini, Cherubini, Baillot, etc.—also Kalkbrenner. You would not believe how curious I was about Herz, Liszt, Hiller, etc." Liszt was in attend... | Who is stated as being in attendance of Frédéric's first performance at the Salle Pleyel on 26 February 1832? | {
"text": [
"Liszt"
],
"answer_start": [
55
]
} |
56cf75c64df3c31400b0d7d9 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although it is not known exactly when Chopin first met Liszt after arriving in Paris, on 12 December 1831 he mentioned in a letter to his friend Woyciechowski that "I have met Rossini, Cherubini, Baillot, etc.—also Kalkbrenner. You would not believe how curious I was about Herz, Liszt, Hiller, etc." Liszt was in attend... | What was the date that LIszt first saw Chopin perform? | {
"text": [
"26 February 1832"
],
"answer_start": [
355
]
} |
56d3202159d6e4140014626d | Frédéric_Chopin | Although it is not known exactly when Chopin first met Liszt after arriving in Paris, on 12 December 1831 he mentioned in a letter to his friend Woyciechowski that "I have met Rossini, Cherubini, Baillot, etc.—also Kalkbrenner. You would not believe how curious I was about Herz, Liszt, Hiller, etc." Liszt was in attend... | Which friend received the letter in which Chopin referenced Liszt? | {
"text": [
"Woyciechowski"
],
"answer_start": [
145
]
} |
56d3202159d6e4140014626f | Frédéric_Chopin | Although it is not known exactly when Chopin first met Liszt after arriving in Paris, on 12 December 1831 he mentioned in a letter to his friend Woyciechowski that "I have met Rossini, Cherubini, Baillot, etc.—also Kalkbrenner. You would not believe how curious I was about Herz, Liszt, Hiller, etc." Liszt was in attend... | Where was Chopin's first concert in Paris held? | {
"text": [
"the Salle Pleyel"
],
"answer_start": [
375
]
} |
56cbff116d243a140015ee46 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | What address did Frédéric live at during his stay in Paris? | {
"text": [
"38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin"
],
"answer_start": [
88
]
} |
56cbff116d243a140015ee47 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | How far down the road did Liszt live from Frédéric during this time? | {
"text": [
"a few blocks"
],
"answer_start": [
172
]
} |
56cbff116d243a140015ee48 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | How many times did Frédéric and Liszt collaborate in performances during the years of 1833 to 1841? | {
"text": [
"seven"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56cbff116d243a140015ee49 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | For whose benefit was the first of these concerts performed for on 2 April 1833? | {
"text": [
"Harriet Smithson"
],
"answer_start": [
382
]
} |
56cbff116d243a140015ee4a | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | At which two establishments was the last of these performances conducted at on 25 and 26 April 1841? | {
"text": [
"Salle Pleyel and the Paris Conservatory"
],
"answer_start": [
709
]
} |
56cf7c234df3c31400b0d832 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | When was the first time Liszt and Chopin performed together? | {
"text": [
"2 April 1833"
],
"answer_start": [
271
]
} |
56cf7c234df3c31400b0d834 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | What was the charity that Liszt and Chopin last performed for? | {
"text": [
"the Beethoven Memorial in Bonn"
],
"answer_start": [
665
]
} |
56cf7c234df3c31400b0d835 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | Where did Liszt and Chopin last perform together? | {
"text": [
"Salle Pleyel and the Paris Conservatory"
],
"answer_start": [
709
]
} |
56d320bf59d6e41400146274 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | When Liszt lived close to Chopin, where did he call home? | {
"text": [
"the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte"
],
"answer_start": [
132
]
} |
56d320bf59d6e41400146276 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | How many times did Chopin and Liszy perform together in public? | {
"text": [
"seven"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56d320bf59d6e41400146277 | Frédéric_Chopin | The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833, was at a benefit concert organized ... | Who did the first concert of Chopin and Liszt benefit? | {
"text": [
"Harriet Smithson"
],
"answer_start": [
382
]
} |
56cc02376d243a140015ee50 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What term describes the qualities of the relationship between Frédéric and Liszt? | {
"text": [
"love-hate relationship"
],
"answer_start": [
128
]
} |
56cc02376d243a140015ee51 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What three qualities of Liszt are stated to have captivated Frédéric? | {
"text": [
"theatricality, showmanship and success"
],
"answer_start": [
346
]
} |
56cc02376d243a140015ee52 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What did Frédéric receive from Liszt when the latter performed a nocturne with certain embellishments added? | {
"text": [
"an apology"
],
"answer_start": [
805
]
} |
56cc02376d243a140015ee53 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What did Frédéric introduce Liszt as in when referring to him in his letters up to 1848? | {
"text": [
"my friend Liszt"
],
"answer_start": [
983
]
} |
56cfdb3e234ae51400d9bf7d | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What piece did Chopin dedicate to Liszt? | {
"text": [
"Op. 10 Études"
],
"answer_start": [
422
]
} |
56cfdb3e234ae51400d9bf7f | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What was the name of Liszt's mistress? | {
"text": [
"Marie d'Agoult"
],
"answer_start": [
1168
]
} |
56d3227259d6e4140014627e | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | Who did Chopin dedicate the Op. 10 Études to? | {
"text": [
"Liszt"
],
"answer_start": [
243
]
} |
56d3227259d6e4140014627f | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | Who apologized to Chopin for adding embellishments to a musical piece he perforemed that was written by Chopin? | {
"text": [
"Liszt"
],
"answer_start": [
243
]
} |
56d3227259d6e41400146280 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What was the name of Liszt's mistress? | {
"text": [
"Marie d'Agoult"
],
"answer_start": [
1168
]
} |
56d3227259d6e41400146281 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | Who did Chopin write to displaying his desire to take away a performers ability to play his music? | {
"text": [
"Hiller"
],
"answer_start": [
499
]
} |
56d3227259d6e41400146282 | Frédéric_Chopin | Although the two displayed great respect and admiration for each other, their friendship was uneasy and had some qualities of a love-hate relationship. Harold C. Schonberg believes that Chopin displayed a "tinge of jealousy and spite" towards Liszt's virtuosity on the piano, and others have also argued that he had beco... | What was the name of the man who biogrpahers think Chopin was concerned about Liszt's growing relationship with? | {
"text": [
"George Sand"
],
"answer_start": [
1302
]
} |
56cc06496d243a140015ee5a | Frédéric_Chopin | In 1836, at a party hosted by Marie d'Agoult, Chopin met the French author George Sand (born [Amantine] Aurore [Lucile] Dupin). Short (under five feet, or 152 cm), dark, big-eyed and a cigar smoker, she initially repelled Chopin, who remarked, "What an unattractive person la Sand is. Is she really a woman?" However, by... | Who was the host of the gathering where Frédéric was introduced to George Sand? | {
"text": [
"Marie d'Agoult"
],
"answer_start": [
30
]
} |
56cc06496d243a140015ee5d | Frédéric_Chopin | In 1836, at a party hosted by Marie d'Agoult, Chopin met the French author George Sand (born [Amantine] Aurore [Lucile] Dupin). Short (under five feet, or 152 cm), dark, big-eyed and a cigar smoker, she initially repelled Chopin, who remarked, "What an unattractive person la Sand is. Is she really a woman?" However, by... | What did Frédéric label the place in which he placed Maria and her mother's letters about the unlikely marriage? | {
"text": [
"My tragedy"
],
"answer_start": [
713
]
} |
56cc06496d243a140015ee5e | Frédéric_Chopin | In 1836, at a party hosted by Marie d'Agoult, Chopin met the French author George Sand (born [Amantine] Aurore [Lucile] Dupin). Short (under five feet, or 152 cm), dark, big-eyed and a cigar smoker, she initially repelled Chopin, who remarked, "What an unattractive person la Sand is. Is she really a woman?" However, by... | Who did George Sand write to when admitting having a strong affection for Frédéric? | {
"text": [
"Grzymała"
],
"answer_start": [
747
]
} |
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