I'm betting some of the pianist's larger muscles get a workout in the Scherzos and Sonatas, but Chopin (and, by extension, many of his interpreters) is still seen as a sickly, effete purveyor of dainty piano ditties.

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Saying that the French are great winemakers, lovers, or connoisseurs is not a stereotype, but saying that the French are feckless and effete is.

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