Chopin's homeland, a magnet for Asian musical talent

WARSAW — More and more young Asian musicians are choosing Poland to perfect their skills and absorb the atmosphere in the native land of renowned 19th century romantic composer Frederic Chopin, adored in Asia.

"I love Chopin's music. I feel it is so beautiful and so nostalgic -- it's very pure and passionate and so I like to live in Warsaw, in Poland," says Aya Gokita, 27, a Japanese piano student.
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