Wojciech Adalbert Żywny

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Wojciech Adalbert Żywny (May 13, 1756–February 21, 1842), born in Bohemia was a Polish pianist and violinist. He was the first piano teacher of Fryderyk Chopin.

Chopin received lessons from Żywny from 1816 until 1822, when Chopin's skills surpassed those of his teacher.

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