How long have you been playing piano?
I have been playing since 25 years.  Who is your favorite composer? I like Chopin.  His heart was preserved in a jar since his death?  Creepy stuff.
I am also a big fan of Chopin but I am wondering if there are any other good classical composers like him you could suggest?
Beethoven and Schubert were also Romantic Era composers.  I think you would enjoy their music, if you like Chopin's style.
Hey that's a great answer, I really like Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. Are there other simple pieces by him I could play?
There is Fur Elise, but if you're not quite up to that level yet, he has a collection of Ecossaises that are great for a beginner.
Yeah, I remember fur Elise. I've got to check the Ecossaises out. I was always fascinated that Beethoven was a deaf composer in later life.
Yes, he was a true genius.  However, it has been stated that he may have not lost all of his hearing.  There is a Beethoven expert that believes he did still have some hearing in his left ear at the time of his death.  It's all intriguing how they come to decide these facts.
Yes, how can we tell all these years in the future? I heard he also a big drinker! Is that true?
It seems like he probably was.  There was an autopsy of his liver at the time of his death, and it was concluded that he had cirrhosis.  As most great artist tend to be, I believe he lead a somewhat tortured life.
That's very interesting that his liver was examined like that. A truly great pianist.