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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Tarantella in A-flat major, Op. 43Frederic Chopin
Composed in 1841 by the “poet of the piano,” Frédéric Chopin, the Tarantella in A-flat major is a unique work within his oeuvre.
Inspired by a traditional Italian dance, it is characterized by a light, lively rhythm.
Because it is performed at a very fast tempo, it demands advanced technique, yet its brilliance and dynamism never fail to captivate listeners.
Piano enthusiasts, why not challenge yourselves with this piece that showcases Chopin’s allure to the fullest?
Nocturne No. 15 in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1Frederic Chopin
Composed in 1843 and published the following year, Nocturne No.
15 in F minor, Op.
55-1 was dedicated to Jane Wilhelmina Stirling, a pupil who is also said to have been romantically involved with Frédéric Chopin.
The work is striking for its unexpected trajectory: it begins with a dark, weighty F-minor theme and concludes with arpeggiated tonic chords in F major.
While it calls for clear expression of its shifts in character, it does not demand especially advanced technique, making it one of the more approachable pieces among Chopin’s nocturnes.
Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2Frederic Chopin
One of the two nocturnes published during the lifetime of Frédéric Chopin, the Polish composer who epitomizes early Romantic music, is the Nocturne No.
18 in E major, Op.
62 No.
2.
Its beautifully flowing, graceful main theme stands in striking contrast to the passionate middle section, making for a work of great beauty and drama.
The slower the tempo, the less one can hide imperfections, so a focus on tone quality and expressive nuance becomes crucial.
While the technical difficulty is not especially high, the essence of the piece lies in how you shape each individual sound and craft its expression as you play.
Nocturne No. 2, Op. 9-2Frederic Chopin
Frédéric Chopin, a composer who produced numerous highly artistic piano works.
He is, needless to say, a great French composer.
Among Chopin’s works, the Nocturne Op.
9 No.
2 is known as a piece that is not particularly difficult.
That said, it requires the expressive ability to perform while fully singing out the melody, so it’s best to move beyond the stage of merely getting the notes out as early as possible and start focusing on the character and nuances of the piece.
If you play it to the end with feeling, it will make a strong impression even at a piano recital.
Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Among the 21 nocturnes composed by Chopin, this piece is especially famous.
It has been used in numerous films and is also well known for being featured in figure skater Mao Asada’s program.
While its technical difficulty is not particularly high, achieving a good balance between the rich, chordal left-hand accompaniment and the romantic, delicate right-hand melody requires patient, focused practice over some time.
Play with a relaxed tempo, letting the lines sing fully.
Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Among Chopin’s 21 nocturnes, this is the most famous.
Its beautiful melody is aria-like, and Chopin, who loved vocal music, actively incorporated contemporary operatic aria performance practices into his piano playing.
When this piece was composed, the November Uprising had broken out—an armed rebellion in Chopin’s homeland of Poland against the rule of the Russian Empire.
Though physically frail and not a participant in the war, Chopin was said to be deeply saddened by the outcome, in which Russia suppressed the uprising by force.
It feels as if the piece reflects that sorrow and a prayer for peace.
Nocturne No. 6 in G minor, Op. 15 No. 3Frederic Chopin
The third piece of Chopin’s second set of Nocturnes, Nocturne No.
6 in G minor, Op.
15 No.
3, features an unusual structure, modulating from G minor to C-sharp major, and then to G major.
Although it’s quite minor within Chopin’s oeuvre and thus not often heard, its difficulty level is relatively approachable, making it perfect for those tackling a Nocturne for the first time.
It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to perform a Chopin piece at a recital that others are unlikely to choose.