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 (21–30)
Andante spianato and Grand Polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op. 22Frederic Chopin
The Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op.
22, is a masterpiece that anyone aspiring to play the piano longs to perform at least once.
The Polonaise section was composed in 1831, followed three years later, in 1834, by the Andante spianato section.
Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1Frederic Chopin
Chopin’s set of nocturnes showcases his remarkable talent for exquisite, sweet melodies.
Among them, the Nocturne No.
13 in C minor, Op.
48 No.
1, composed in 1841, is often hailed as his masterpiece and is widely celebrated.
If you’re a classical music lover, you’ve likely heard it at least once.
Chopin’s masterpieces. Popular classical music (31–40)
Étude No. 3, Op. 10-3 “Tristesse” (Farewell Song)Frederic Chopin
Etude is a word that means “study” or “practice piece.” Even people who aren’t interested in the piano widely know this piece as “Farewell Song,” because it was used as the main theme in a German film released in 1934 whose Japanese title was “Farewell Song.”
Ballade No. 1 in G minorFrederic Chopin
It’s a piece well-suited to a narrative ballad, with dynamic contrasts and very dramatic shifts of scene throughout.
The theme’s resonance is exquisitely gentle and beautiful, and even within its intensity you can feel a deep affection—truly a gem.
The left-hand accompaniment of the main theme is also beautiful.
Nocturne No. 19 in E minor, Op. 72 No. 1, “Posthumous”Frederic Chopin
Composed around 1827, this nocturne is imbued with a depth of melancholy that seems far beyond the work of a mere seventeen-year-old.
The left hand’s unceasing triplet arpeggios convey the tremors of the heart, while the simple, plaintive melody in the right hand gently voices feelings kept hidden within.
Although the piece begins in E minor, it is notable for closing quietly in a warm major key, suggesting a calm solace after tears.
It was also used in the TV drama Fringe.
It’s a piece that accompanies those moods when you want to spend a sentimental night in quiet contemplation.
Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
There’s a gem of a piano piece by Frédéric Chopin that will make you forget the summer heat.
Composed between 1830 and 1832, it’s included in the renowned collection Nocturnes, Op.
9, and is praised for its exquisitely sweet and wistful melody.
The singing right-hand line sparkles like stars in the night sky, gently supported by the left-hand accompaniment.
Listening to it feels purifying to the soul.
It has been memorably used in the film 127 Hours (2010) and the anime Girls’ Last Tour (2017), so many of you may already know it.
This work is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to feel a cool, tranquil mood through the beautiful tones of the piano on a quiet night.
Nocturne No. 8 in D-flat major, Op. 27, No. 2Frederic Chopin
Nocturne No.
8 in D-flat major, Op.
27 No.
2 is widely known as one of the finest pieces among Chopin’s nocturnes.
A nocturne is, in other words, a “night piece.” Its sweet, captivating melody enchants listeners and has earned it the nickname “The Lady’s Nocturne.”