Chopin’s masterpieces. Popular classical music.
Are you looking for famous piano pieces and beautiful melodies?
Here are some masterpieces and recommended works by Frédéric Chopin, a pianist and composer who represents the early Romantic era in Poland.
Chopin composed as many as 21 nocturnes, and he also left a wealth of piano works in many other styles—such as mazurkas, waltzes, and polonaises—which is why he is known as the Poet of the Piano.
Let yourself be captivated for a while by the beautiful melodies woven by Chopin.
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Chopin’s masterworks. Popular classical music (71–80)
Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65Frederic Chopin
Chopin is often associated with the piano, but his Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.
65 was composed in 1846.
He wrote three chamber works for cello and piano over his lifetime, and this Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.
65 was the last of them.
Mazurka No. 36 in A Minor, Op. 59 No. 1Frederic Chopin
Mazurka No.
36 in A minor, Op.
59 No.
1 was composed in 1845, four years before Chopin’s death.
Together with the subsequent Mazurka No.
37 and Mazurka No.
38, it is sometimes referred to as the “Three Mazurkas.” This lyrical work evokes the Polish tradition that gave birth to the mazurka.
Waltz No. 2 in A-flat major, Op. 34-1Frederic Chopin
Among Chopin’s works, the pieces known as the “Grand Valses Brillantes” stand out.
The Waltz No.
2 in A-flat major, Op.
34 No.
1, was composed in 1831 as the second piece in this group.
While inheriting the melodic character of the first piece, the Waltz No.
1 in E-flat major, Op.
18, its elegance reaches for even greater heights, and it is often regarded as a masterpiece among masterpieces.
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Waltz No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Waltz No.
7 in C-sharp minor, Op.
64 No.
2 is said to have been composed by Chopin between 1846 and 1847, in the last years of his life.
Although titled a waltz, its melody makes it a highly artistic work that is not at all suited to dancing.
Waltz No. 9, Op. 69-1Frederic Chopin
Waltz No.
9, Op.
69 No.
1 is a masterpiece with a sweet melody, also known as the “Farewell Waltz.” During his stay in Dresden, Chopin met a woman named Maria Wodzińska and fell in love, but the relationship ended.
It is said that this tragic romance inspired him to compose the piece.
Etude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12Frederic Chopin
This is another of Chopin’s signature works, often used in TV commercials, dramas, and films.
Although it is an etude (a study piece), its level of completion is high.
The piece is short in length but very difficult.
The movement of the left hand is much more important than the right, and it is essential to carefully check and adhere to the fingerings.
Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4Frederic Chopin
From Chopin’s Etudes, Op.
10 No.
4, which was also used in “Your Lie in April” and “Nodame Cantabile.” It is characterized by a very fast tempo and an aggressive melody, while the right and left hands are independent and both highly active.
For this piece as well, start by slowing down the tempo, thoroughly understand the roles of the right and left hands, and then gradually increase the speed.