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 (241–250)
Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Composed in 1831, the Nocturne No.
2 in E-flat major, Op.
9 No.
2 may be the most famous of Chopin’s nocturnes in Japan, partly due to its use in popular films.
It is also well known as a piano study piece, as it is among the least technically demanding works in his nocturne collection.
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11Frederic Chopin
Chopin composed only two piano concertos, and one of them, the Piano Concerto No.
1 in E minor, Op.
11, is said to have been written around 1830.
As the title suggests, it begins in E minor with a grand melody that truly showcases his talent.
Waltz of the PuppiesFrederic Chopin
A light piece often played as an encore.
It’s very charming, with a mood like a puppy scampering around in circles.
It’s also performed at children’s recitals, but the level is fairly high, so it requires solid practice.
Boat SongFrederic Chopin
This is a work from Chopin’s late period, performed by the renowned Chopin interpreter Michie Koyama.
It’s a piece packed with all the quintessential “Chopin-ness”: his distinctive harmonies, melodies, ornaments, and accompaniment patterns.
It’s also a popular choice at competitions.
Grand Polonaise BrillanteFrederic Chopin
This is the piano-only version.
It was originally written as a concerto for chamber orchestra and piano, titled “Andante spianato and Grand Brilliant Polonaise.” Perhaps it was intended for a salon performance.
Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin
It is said that Chopin wrote this piece for a woman he loved unrequitedly, and it was published nearly 50 years after his death.
It is a magnificent work showcasing Chopin’s characteristic, overwhelming expressiveness.
The video features a performance by the Russian genius pianist, Stanislav Bunin.
It was also used in the film “The Pianist.”
Chopin’s masterpieces. Popular classical music (251–260)
Barcarolle, Op. 60Frederic Chopin
Barcarolle, Op.
60 is a solo piano work by the Polish pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin, published in 1846.
It is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of his late period.
While it does not demand sheer virtuosity, it is by no means easy technically—featuring, for example, trills in double notes—and it calls for deep reflection and refined technique.
In terms of expression as well, it requires maturity; in that sense it is a highly challenging work.
Its emotional depth and richness make it fully worthy of being a major piece in concert, a true masterpiece that demands profound musicality beyond mere technical skill.
