0_Apprentice
who is Frédéric Chopin?
1_Wizard
Yes, I know. He was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist 
0_Apprentice
How many performances  did he give in his lifetime?
1_Wizard
Not many, he primarily wrote music for the solo piano but did not perform much.
0_Apprentice
was he ever married?
1_Wizard
Yes but his wife died soon into the marriage, but he still gained and has maintained renown worldwide!
0_Apprentice
did any event in his life affect his career decision?