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Ten works revealing the paradox of Chopin: a composer outwardly delicate, inwardly steely; rooted in Polish dance rhythms, yet formed in Parisian sophistication. 

Founded by Laurence Equilbey, cutting-edge period ensemble Insula orchestra is at the heart of La Seine Musicale’s classical season, which features guest ensembles and soloists from around the world.

On an island, on a mountain, under trees, in a cave; piano, quartet, orchestra, choral, opera: here are 15 festivals to spur you on to musical adventures.

For Romantics Month, Jan Lisiecki shares his thoughts on Frédéric Chopin and what makes his piano writing so unique. 

We spoke to the British pianist about instruments, his love for Chopin and his passion for music education.

Headed by Sylvie Brély, the Centre for romantic pianos is staging a series of concerts on early instruments. We meet Edoardo Torbianelli, one of the performers.

Warsaw hosts the first ever Chopin Competition to feature period instruments. We wander between pianos by Érard, Pleyel and Graf and talk to finalists and jury members about this unique event.

Ahead of the inaugural International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments in September, we talk to director Stanisław Leszczyński about reconstructing Chopin. 

Le pianiste, petit-fils de Vera Gornostaeva, professeure de légende au Conservatoire de Moscou, revient sur son parcours et sur la façon dont il s'est émancipé de cette figure impressionnante – voire traumatisante.