Chopin’s masterpieces. Popular classical music.

Polonaise No. 3 in A major, Op. 40-1Frederic Chopin

Chopin / “Military” Polonaise, Op. 40: Polonaise No. 3 in A major — Piano: Ayuko Higuchi

Chopin’s Polonaise No.

3 in A major, Op.

40 No.

1 is widely known as the “Military Polonaise,” a masterpiece that perhaps everyone has heard of.

Composed in 1838, it earned this name from its bright, majestically dignified melody.

Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1Frederic Chopin

Chopin - Minute Waltz (Piano) High Quality / Classical

Also known in English as the Minute Waltz, this piece, Waltz No.

6 in D-flat major, Op.

64, No.

1, is famous in Japan as the “Little Dog Waltz.” It is a masterpiece that depicts on the piano a scene of his lover’s small dog playfully chasing its own tail.

Etude in E major, Op. 10 No. 3 “Tristesse” (Farewell Song)Frederic Chopin

Chopin – Farewell Etude

The piece known as “Farewell Song,” said to be the most popular among Japanese people, is included in Chopin’s collection of Études.

There’s even an anecdote that Chopin himself said, “I’ll never be able to compose such a beautiful melody again,” attesting to how wonderful the piece is.

Heroic PolonaiseFrederic Chopin

Thanks! 500,000 People – Heroic Polonaise – Chopin – Polonaise No. 6 “Heroic” Op. 53 – Chopin – Classical – Piano – CANACANA

One of the most popular pieces among Frédéric Chopin’s piano works.

Its chromatic ascending passages and powerful rhythm make a strong impression.

Most notably, the continuous octaves in the middle section are a defining feature! This passage is difficult to execute perfectly even for professionals, so in addition to steady practice, it’s essential to find ways to play without tension.

If you want to experience one of Chopin’s masterpieces, I recommend first enjoying the atmosphere of the piece with a score arranged to omit the octave technique, and then, once your technique has improved, challenging the original version.

Scherzo No. 2Frederic Chopin

Scherzo No.2 op.31 Cyprien Katsaris

The repeated “La, C, D, F, A” at the beginning functions like a motif, tightening the overall balance of the piece.

The control of tempo and dynamics is superb, keeping listeners engaged, and it’s also a favorite among performers.

It’s a piece often chosen for recitals and concerts.

Scherzo No. 4Frederic Chopin

Yundi Li plays Chopin Scherzo No. 4

Scherzo means ‘playful’ or ‘joking,’ and among Chopin’s scherzos, No.

4 conveys that meaning most strongly.

The light, agile right-hand melody vividly expresses a playful character.

Please enjoy this scherzo performed with Yundi Li’s exquisite technique.

Nocturne No. 20 (posthumous)Frederic Chopin

Chopin / Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. posth., No. 20 / Performed by Rieko Nezu

A nocturne with a strikingly sorrowful melody.

After it was used in the film The Pianist, it seems that in Japan there was an explosive increase in people who wanted to play it.

It is a gem imbued with sadness and poignancy, yet with an ineffable beauty.