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 Masterpieces: Popular Classical Music (131–140)
Etude Op. 25, No. 11 “Winter Wind”Frederic Chopin
Composed in 1836 by Frédéric Chopin, a leading Romantic composer of the 19th century, this piece is No.
11 from his Études, Op.
25.
It is characterized by torrents of intense sound and leaping figures in the left hand, evoking the impression of a winter storm in music.
While the A minor theme recurs, it occasionally modulates to C major, creating an emotional contrast.
The performer must possess advanced technique and stamina, yet this is not merely a technical study; it is a work imbued with profound musical expression.
Combining the emotional depth and technical refinement emblematic of Romantic music, it is recommended for those seeking to discover new facets of the piano.
It also appears near the end of the film Green Book, in a scene where the protagonist pianist performs it.
Etude in G-sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6Frederic Chopin
This étude by Frédéric Chopin will be a major challenge for pianists.
Smoothly playing the right hand’s double thirds is difficult and requires advanced technique.
But it’s not just a technical exercise.
Its floating, beautiful melody and sigh-like phrases are striking, wrapped in a romantic atmosphere.
Composed in 1835, this piece is a quintessential Chopin masterpiece that combines virtuosity and expression.
It lets you fully savor the piano’s allure, so I highly recommend it to anyone interested in classical music.
Etude Op. 10 No. 3 in E major “Tristesse” (Farewell Song)Frederic Chopin
The opening melody is especially famous, and surely everyone has heard it at least once.
Because this piece was used in the 1934 German film about Chopin’s life, Farewell to Spring (released in Japan as “Wakare no Kyoku,” or “Farewell Song”), it has become widely known in Japan by that title.
Around the time he composed this work, Chopin left his homeland of Poland and moved his base to Paris.
Suffused with both yearning and passion, the piece overlays the feelings of “dreaming of success in Paris” with “nostalgia for the countryside,” conveying the complex state of mind Chopin likely experienced.
Etudes, Op. 10 – No. 4 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin
This is a work by Chopin, a composer who represents the Romantic era.
Composed in 1832, the piece is characterized by rapid passages created by alternating movements of the left and right hands, and it is said to depict the rough waves of the sea.
Packed with the composer’s sensibility and techniques within a short span, it is an impressive work that seems to expand the limits of the piano, conveying both advanced virtuosity and a distinctive poetic sensibility.
Its fierceness, untamed expression, and wave-like power have been praised, and performers are especially required to manage changing hand positions, speed, and precision in continuous notes.
Cantabile in B-flat majorFrederic Chopin
Frédéric Chopin, known as the Poet of the Piano.
Composed in 1834, this work is approachable, featuring a beautiful melody and a vocal, song-like character.
True to its title, which means “as if singing,” it is marked by graceful, lyrical lines.
While not particularly difficult technically, it calls for the distinctive expressive nuance that is quintessentially Chopin.
Its warm sonority in B-flat major and relaxed tempo are soothing and resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a piece I can recommend widely—from those just beginning the piano to those looking to take on Chopin’s works.
contredanseFrederic Chopin
One of the early works by Frédéric Chopin, renowned as a master of Romantic music, this piece combines both gentleness and lightness.
Bearing a title that means “country dance” in French, it was composed in 1827.
The music of the country dance—a folk dance that came to France from England—is rendered with Chopin’s characteristically delicate melodies.
Compared to his other works, it is very simple and technically less demanding, making it a recommended choice even for those who have just begun learning the piano.
Why not experience a glimpse of Chopin’s diverse musical talents through this piece, which centers on the rhythm and joy of dance?
Contredanse in G-flat majorFrederic Chopin
Composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1827, this lively and brilliant miniature adopts the style of the contredanse, which was popular in Parisian high society, evoking the atmosphere of a cheerful ball.
Played at an Allegretto tempo, it’s a piece that showcases Chopin’s youthful talent.
The delicate sensibility and craftsmanship of the “poet of the piano” are beautifully expressed in the light, flowing textures.
Influences of Polish folk music can also be felt, giving the work a romantic yet somehow rustic charm.
It’s an approachable piece that is highly recommended for those interested in Chopin’s music.