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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Mazurka in B-flat majorFrederic Chopin
Among Chopin’s mazurkas, this is the most famous one in Japan.
A mazurka is a dance style unique to Poland, characterized by a distinctive “sway.” It can be difficult for Japanese performers to express, but this piece is popular for children’s recitals because the sheet music is simple.
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52Frederic Chopin
There are many difficult works by Chopin, such as Etude Op.
25 No.
6 and Etude Op.
25 No.
11 “Winter Wind,” but if we were to name a highly challenging piece that most fully embodies Chopin’s essence, it would be the Ballade No.
4 in F minor, Op.
52.
It features numerous double notes and repeatedly presents intricate passages, making it one of the most difficult in Chopin’s repertoire.
The abundance of double notes is emblematic of Chopin’s style, so listeners who love his music will find it especially appealing.
Piano Sonata No. 2, Third Movement: “Funeral March”Frederic Chopin
Speaking of the third movement, “Funeral March,” from the Piano Sonata No.
2, it’s a masterpiece that includes the famous “Funeral March” phrase everyone has heard across various media.
This somber main theme is said to musically depict the dark circumstances in Poland at the time.
Piano Sonata No. 2, Third Movement “Funeral March”Frederic Chopin
This is a movement from Frédéric Chopin’s piano sonata that opens with chords reminiscent of a solemn tolling bell.
A deeply sinking melody follows, gripping the listener’s heart and refusing to let go.
In the middle section, a celestial and sweet melody unfolds, as if gently enveloping the darkness that preceded it.
This very contrast is the source of the work’s irresistible allure.
This movement was also performed in October 1849 at Chopin’s funeral, and its majestic resonance has been used at many ceremonies for prominent figures.
It is a celebrated movement to hear when you wish to be close to profound sorrow and to feel the quiet beauty and prayer that dwell within it.
Etude Op. 25 No. 11 “Winter Wind”Frederic Chopin
Frederic Chopin’s Étude Op.
25 No.
11, “Winter Wind,” composed in 1836, is a masterpiece celebrated for its superb melody that hardly feels like an étude.
However, it is also technically very demanding: the left hand carries the melody while the right hand continuously executes brilliant technical passages.
With the melody almost entirely in the left hand, it overturns the common notion that the melody belongs to the right hand, making it shine not only as an étude but also as a concert piece.
Prelude No. 7 from 24 PreludesFrederic Chopin
Among the pieces titled “Prelude,” this one is especially popular and is well known for being used in the Ohta Isan commercial.
Although it is a very short piece, it is packed with Chopin’s distinctive character, and I highly recommend listening to it in full (the commercial uses the full version as well…).
The performance does not require particularly advanced techniques, making it a good choice for beginners.
Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57Frederic Chopin
The only work by Frédéric Chopin to bear the title of a lullaby.
While the left-hand accompaniment repeats gently like a cradle’s rocking, the right hand spins fantastical variations that shimmer like light.
Published in 1844, the piece was originally conceived as “variations,” and its dreamlike beauty later earned it its present name.
It is a beautiful piece that softly cradles the listener’s heart and seems to lead them into a world of peaceful sleep.
Perfect not only for quiet nights when a baby is drifting off, but also for moments when adults, after a long day, wish to spend time in calm and tranquility.