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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 is the name of the author Chopin met at a gathering put on by Marie d'Agoult?
{ "text": [ "George Sand" ], "answer_start": [ 75 ] }
56cfdc7f234ae51400d9bf8e
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 was a possible reason for Chopin's failed engagement to Maria Wodzińska?
{ "text": [ "his poor health" ], "answer_start": [ 503 ] }
56cfdc7f234ae51400d9bf8f
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 Chopin write on the box of letters from Maria and her mother?
{ "text": [ "My tragedy" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
56d3234159d6e41400146288
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 hosted the party whre Chopin met George Sand?
{ "text": [ "Marie d'Agoult" ], "answer_start": [ 30 ] }
56d3234159d6e41400146289
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 year did Maria Wodzińska's mother tell Chopin that he likely would not marry her daughter?
{ "text": [ "1837" ], "answer_start": [ 327 ] }
56d3234159d6e4140014628b
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 Chopin write on the package that contained letters from Maria and her mother?
{ "text": [ "My tragedy" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
56d3234159d6e4140014628c
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 Sand confide to in a letter about her feelings for Chopin in June, 1838?
{ "text": [ "Grzymała" ], "answer_start": [ 747 ] }
56cc07886d243a140015ee64
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
What city did Frédéric visit in June 1837?
{ "text": [ "London" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
56cc07886d243a140015ee65
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
What event occurred on Frédéric's return to Paris?
{ "text": [ "his association with Sand began in earnest" ], "answer_start": [ 214 ] }
56cc07886d243a140015ee66
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
How many years older was George Sand compared to Frédéric?
{ "text": [ "six" ], "answer_start": [ 324 ] }
56cc07886d243a140015ee67
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
What adjective is used to describe Frédéric and Sand's time together during the winter of 1838?
{ "text": [ "miserable" ], "answer_start": [ 660 ] }
56cc07886d243a140015ee68
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
Where did Frédéric and Sand venture to after Majorca became unlivable when it was discovered they were not married?
{ "text": [ "Valldemossa" ], "answer_start": [ 1194 ] }
56cfdd64234ae51400d9bf97
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
With whom did Chopin go to London with in 1837?
{ "text": [ "Camille Pleyel" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56cfdd64234ae51400d9bf98
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
What was James Broadwood's occupation?
{ "text": [ "piano maker" ], "answer_start": [ 161 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
How much older was George Sands than Chopin?
{ "text": [ "six years" ], "answer_start": [ 324 ] }
56cfdd64234ae51400d9bf9a
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
During Sands and Chopin's visit to Majorca who were they fleeing?
{ "text": [ "Félicien Mallefille" ], "answer_start": [ 932 ] }
56cfdd64234ae51400d9bf9b
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
After it became known that Sands and Chopin were unmarried where did they end up taking up shelter?
{ "text": [ "a former Carthusian monastery" ], "answer_start": [ 1161 ] }
56d323fb59d6e41400146292
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
When did Chopin and Sand become lovers?
{ "text": [ "June 1838" ], "answer_start": [ 276 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
Where did Chopin and Sand go between November 1838 and February 1839?
{ "text": [ "Majorca" ], "answer_start": [ 680 ] }
56d323fb59d6e41400146294
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
Who joined Chopin and Sand on their trip to Majorca?
{ "text": [ "Sand's two children" ], "answer_start": [ 748 ] }
56d323fb59d6e41400146295
Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
One of the reasons Chopin and Sand went to Majorca was to escape the threats of who?
{ "text": [ "Félicien Mallefille." ], "answer_start": [ 932 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who ...
Where did Chopin and Sand stay in Valldemossa?
{ "text": [ "a former Carthusian monastery" ], "answer_start": [ 1161 ] }
56cc08eb6d243a140015ee6e
Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
How many doctors saw Frédéric by the 3rd of December?
{ "text": [ "Three" ], "answer_start": [ 103 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
What did Frédéric have trouble playing as a result of his growing illness?
{ "text": [ "piano" ], "answer_start": [ 272 ] }
56cc08eb6d243a140015ee70
Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
What condition did Frédéric describe the piano that arrived to him through many dangerous obstacles?
{ "text": [ "best possible condition" ], "answer_start": [ 475 ] }
56cfddc4234ae51400d9bfa1
Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
How many doctors visited Chopin?
{ "text": [ "3" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
What month did Chopin's piano arrive?
{ "text": [ "December" ], "answer_start": [ 5 ] }
56d347fb59d6e4140014629c
Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
What did Chopin compalin about?
{ "text": [ "his bad health" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56d347fb59d6e4140014629d
Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
What did Chopin have a hard time getting delivered to Majorca?
{ "text": [ "his Pleyel piano" ], "answer_start": [ 261 ] }
56d347fb59d6e4140014629f
Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
What month did Chopin's Pleyel piano arrive in Majorca?
{ "text": [ "December" ], "answer_start": [ 5 ] }
56d347fb59d6e414001462a0
Frédéric_Chopin
On 3 December, Chopin complained about his bad health and the incompetence of the doctors in Majorca: "Three doctors have visited me ... The first said I was dead; the second said I was dying; and the third said I was about to die." He also had problems having his Pleyel piano sent to him. It finally arrived from Paris...
Who did Chopin send his Preludes to?
{ "text": [ "Pleyel" ], "answer_start": [ 265 ] }
56cc0d816d243a140015ee78
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
What is stated as having a negative effect on Frédéric's health during this productive time?
{ "text": [ "bad weather" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
56cc0d816d243a140015ee79
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
What culture of French people did Sand sell the piano to?
{ "text": [ "Canuts" ], "answer_start": [ 232 ] }
56cc0d816d243a140015ee7a
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
What city did the group travel to in order to help Frédéric recover?
{ "text": [ "Marseilles" ], "answer_start": [ 292 ] }
56cc0d816d243a140015ee7b
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Where was Sand's estate located where they stayed for the summers until 1846?
{ "text": [ "Nohant" ], "answer_start": [ 424 ] }
56cc0d816d243a140015ee7c
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Where did Frédéric and Sand move to in 1842 in buildings next to each other?
{ "text": [ "Square d'Orléans" ], "answer_start": [ 726 ] }
56cfde92234ae51400d9bfb7
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Who did Sand sell Chopin's piano to?
{ "text": [ "the Canuts" ], "answer_start": [ 228 ] }
56cfde92234ae51400d9bfb8
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Where did the group travel to after Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "Marseilles" ], "answer_start": [ 292 ] }
56cfde92234ae51400d9bfb9
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Where was Sand's home?
{ "text": [ "Nohant" ], "answer_start": [ 424 ] }
56cfde92234ae51400d9bfba
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
After returning to Paris where was Chopin's apartment?
{ "text": [ "5 rue Tronchet" ], "answer_start": [ 536 ] }
56cfde92234ae51400d9bfbb
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
In 1842 where did Chopin and Sand move?
{ "text": [ "Square d'Orléans" ], "answer_start": [ 726 ] }
56d34c7c59d6e414001462a6
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
What had a negative effect on Chopin's health?
{ "text": [ "the bad weather" ], "answer_start": [ 42 ] }
56d34c7c59d6e414001462a7
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Who did Sand sell the piano to?
{ "text": [ "the Canuts." ], "answer_start": [ 228 ] }
56d34c7c59d6e414001462a8
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Where did they travel after leaving Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "Marseilles" ], "answer_start": [ 292 ] }
56d34c7c59d6e414001462a9
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Where did Chopin and Sand move to in 1842?
{ "text": [ "Square d'Orléans" ], "answer_start": [ 726 ] }
56d34c7c59d6e414001462aa
Frédéric_Chopin
Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they staye...
Where did they spend most summers until 1846?
{ "text": [ "Nohant" ], "answer_start": [ 424 ] }
56cc0f056d243a140015ee83
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
What event were Chopin and Sand at on 26 July 1840?
{ "text": [ "Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale" ], "answer_start": [ 240 ] }
56cc0f056d243a140015ee84
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
What anniversary was the July Revolution that Sand and Chopin were present at a dress rehearsal for?
{ "text": [ "tenth" ], "answer_start": [ 318 ] }
56cfdf00234ae51400d9bfc7
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
At whose funeral did Chopin play in 1839?
{ "text": [ "Adolphe Nourrit" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
56cfdf00234ae51400d9bfc8
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
What instrument did Chopin play at Adolphe Nourrit's funeral?
{ "text": [ "organ" ], "answer_start": [ 99 ] }
56cfdf00234ae51400d9bfc9
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
What piece did Chopin play at Adolphe Nourrit's funeral?
{ "text": [ "Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne" ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
56d34dea59d6e414001462b0
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
Chopin attended the funeral of who in 1839?
{ "text": [ "Adolphe Nourrit" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
56d34dea59d6e414001462b1
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
What did Chopin play at the funeral?
{ "text": [ "Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne." ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
56d34dea59d6e414001462b3
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
What was the dress rehearsal for?
{ "text": [ "Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale" ], "answer_start": [ 240 ] }
56d34dea59d6e414001462b4
Frédéric_Chopin
At the funeral of the tenor Adolphe Nourrit in Paris in 1839, Chopin made a rare appearance at the organ, playing a transcription of Franz Schubert's lied Die Gestirne. On 26 July 1840 Chopin and Sand were present at the dress rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, composed to commemorate the te...
It was in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of what?
{ "text": [ "the July Revolution." ], "answer_start": [ 339 ] }
56cc100b6d243a140015ee8a
Frédéric_Chopin
During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had advised on piano technique and com...
What is the example given of a work produced by Frédéric during calm summers at Nohant?
{ "text": [ "Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
56cc100b6d243a140015ee8c
Frédéric_Chopin
During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had advised on piano technique and com...
Which of the two people that visited Chopin were tutored by him on piano?
{ "text": [ "Pauline Viardot" ], "answer_start": [ 253 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had advised on piano technique and com...
On what date did Delacroix write a letter based on his visit at Nohant?
{ "text": [ "7 June 1842" ], "answer_start": [ 393 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had advised on piano technique and com...
What did Chopin help Pauline Viardot with?
{ "text": [ "piano technique and composition" ], "answer_start": [ 297 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had advised on piano technique and com...
Who were two visitors to Chopin while in Nohant?
{ "text": [ "Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot" ], "answer_start": [ 221 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had advised on piano technique and com...
What two things did Chopin advise Viardot on?
{ "text": [ "piano technique and composition." ], "answer_start": [ 297 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
During the summers at Nohant, particularly in the years 1839–43, Chopin found quiet, productive days during which he composed many works, including his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53. Among the visitors to Nohant were Delacroix and the mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, whom Chopin had advised on piano technique and com...
Who wrote a letter on June 7, 1842 about a stay in Nohant?
{ "text": [ "Delacroix" ], "answer_start": [ 221 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
In which year did Chopin begin experiencing a serious decline in health?
{ "text": [ "1842" ], "answer_start": [ 5 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
To whom did Chopin write a letter on 21 February 1842 about his agonizing pain?
{ "text": [ "Grzymała" ], "answer_start": [ 122 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
What performance was Chopin forced to decline due to his increasing ill health?
{ "text": [ "Beethoven Seventh Symphony arrangement at Erard's" ], "answer_start": [ 324 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
What instrument did Chopin play for Charles Hallé when the latter visited him?
{ "text": [ "piano" ], "answer_start": [ 591 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
What has current day research suggested that Chopin was suffering from alongside his other illnesses?
{ "text": [ "temporal lobe epilepsy" ], "answer_start": [ 786 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
Starting in what year did Chopin start showing evidence of very bad health?
{ "text": [ "1842" ], "answer_start": [ 5 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
What second performance did Chopin have to decline to play?
{ "text": [ "Beethoven Seventh Symphony arrangement" ], "answer_start": [ 324 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
What specific illness does modern evidence point to Chopin having?
{ "text": [ "temporal lobe epilepsy" ], "answer_start": [ 786 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
When did Chopin show signs of serious illness?
{ "text": [ "From 1842 onwards" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
Chopin wrote in 1842 that he had to lie in bed all day because what ached so much?
{ "text": [ "mouth and tonsils" ], "answer_start": [ 171 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
Chopin had to decline who's invitation in 1843 to particpate in a performance at Erard's?
{ "text": [ "Alkan" ], "answer_start": [ 272 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
Who visited Chopin in 1844 and wrote about his inability to move?
{ "text": [ "Charles Hallé" ], "answer_start": [ 405 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in a repeat performance of ...
Modern medicine indicates Chopin may have suffered from what condition?
{ "text": [ "temporal lobe epilepsy." ], "answer_start": [ 786 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
What was the name of Sand's daughter's fiance that contributed to deteriorating the relationship between Sand and Chopin?
{ "text": [ "Auguste Clésinger" ], "answer_start": [ 149 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
What was the interest Sand had that Chopin showed apathy towards?
{ "text": [ "radical political pursuits" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
What did Sand begin referring to Chopin as as his illness got worse?
{ "text": [ "third child" ], "answer_start": [ 535 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
What was the name of Sand's novel she published in reference to her situation with Chopin?
{ "text": [ "Lucrezia Floriani" ], "answer_start": [ 731 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
In what year did Chopin and Sand ultimately bring their relationship to a close?
{ "text": [ "1847" ], "answer_start": [ 701 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
When did Chopin's relationship with Sand start to deteriorate?
{ "text": [ "1846" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
Whom did Sand's daughter Solange become engaged to?
{ "text": [ "Auguste Clésinger" ], "answer_start": [ 149 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
What novel did Sand write in 1847?
{ "text": [ "Lucrezia Floriani" ], "answer_start": [ 731 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
Who was the fortune hunter engaged to Sand's daughter?
{ "text": [ "Auguste Clésinger." ], "answer_start": [ 149 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
What role did Sand take on as her relationship with Chopin progressed?
{ "text": [ "nurse" ], "answer_start": [ 497 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
What was the name of Sand's book where the main characters can be interpreted as Sand and Chopin?
{ "text": [ "Lucrezia Floriani" ], "answer_start": [ 731 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's relations with Sand were soured in 1846 by problems involving her daughter Solange and Solange's fiancé, the young fortune-hunting sculptor Auguste Clésinger. The composer frequently took Solange's side in quarrels with her mother; he also faced jealousy from Sand's son Maurice. Chopin was utterly indifferent ...
When did Chopin end his relationship with Sand?
{ "text": [ "1847" ], "answer_start": [ 701 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
What was the name of the single piece of work he wrote in 1844?
{ "text": [ "Op. 58 sonata" ], "answer_start": [ 222 ] }
56cc15956d243a140015eea9
Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
What can be said of these works compared to his work in other years even though the quantity was less?
{ "text": [ "more refined than many of his earlier compositions" ], "answer_start": [ 315 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
How many pieces did Chopin write in 1841?
{ "text": [ "a dozen" ], "answer_start": [ 119 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
How many pieces did Chopin compose in 1842?
{ "text": [ "six" ], "answer_start": [ 139 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
What piece did Chopin compose in 1844?
{ "text": [ "Op. 58 sonata" ], "answer_start": [ 222 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
How many works did Chopin write in 1842?
{ "text": [ "six" ], "answer_start": [ 139 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
How many works did Chopin write in 1843?
{ "text": [ "six shorter pieces" ], "answer_start": [ 168 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more ...
How many works did Chopin write in 1845?
{ "text": [ "three mazurkas" ], "answer_start": [ 264 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's public popularity as a virtuoso began to wane, as did the number of his pupils, and this, together with the political strife and instability of the time, caused him to struggle financially. In February 1848, with the cellist Auguste Franchomme, he gave his last Paris concert, which included three movements of ...
In what month and year did Chopin give his final performance?
{ "text": [ "February 1848" ], "answer_start": [ 202 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's public popularity as a virtuoso began to wane, as did the number of his pupils, and this, together with the political strife and instability of the time, caused him to struggle financially. In February 1848, with the cellist Auguste Franchomme, he gave his last Paris concert, which included three movements of ...
With whom did Chopin perform his final concert?
{ "text": [ "Auguste Franchomme" ], "answer_start": [ 234 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's public popularity as a virtuoso began to wane, as did the number of his pupils, and this, together with the political strife and instability of the time, caused him to struggle financially. In February 1848, with the cellist Auguste Franchomme, he gave his last Paris concert, which included three movements of ...
When did Chopin last perform?
{ "text": [ "February 1848" ], "answer_start": [ 202 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's public popularity as a virtuoso began to wane, as did the number of his pupils, and this, together with the political strife and instability of the time, caused him to struggle financially. In February 1848, with the cellist Auguste Franchomme, he gave his last Paris concert, which included three movements of ...
Who did Chopin last perform with?
{ "text": [ "Auguste Franchomme" ], "answer_start": [ 234 ] }
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Frédéric_Chopin
Chopin's public popularity as a virtuoso began to wane, as did the number of his pupils, and this, together with the political strife and instability of the time, caused him to struggle financially. In February 1848, with the cellist Auguste Franchomme, he gave his last Paris concert, which included three movements of ...
Plitical strife, popularity decline, instability of era and fewer students caused Chopin to what?
{ "text": [ "struggle financially." ], "answer_start": [ 177 ] }