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Romantic Piano Pieces: A Curated Selection of Popular and Classic Works for Recitals and Concerts

The Romantic school was a genre of 19th-century European music that developed Classical music through the spirit of Romanticism.

In the era when Romantic works were created, many composers—led by Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt—left behind a wealth of pieces that are both deeply expressive and highly demanding technically.

In this article, we introduce famous works from the Romantic repertoire that are beloved at recitals and concerts, as well as masterpieces widely known as music in TV commercials and film soundtracks.

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Romantic Piano Pieces: A Curated Selection of Popular and Classic Works for Recitals and Concerts
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1Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 “Minute Waltz”Frederic Chopin
Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 “Minute Waltz”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Polish folk music and the salon culture of Paris...
2Kinderszenen, Op. 15, No. 7: “Träumerei”Robert Schumann
Kinderszenen, Op. 15, No. 7: “Träumerei”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
I found myself enchanted by the dreamy, beautiful melody…
3Liebesträume No. 3Franz Liszt
Liebesträume No. 3Franz Lisztplay_arrow
Franz Liszt’s ‘…,’ in which the beauty of the melody stands out
4Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6 “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6 “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Felix Mendel..., who was active in the 19th century
5Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Frédéric Chopin’s representative nocturnes and…
6Impromptus, Op. 90 No. 3 in G-flat majorFranz Schubert
Impromptus, Op. 90 No. 3 in G-flat majorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Franz Schu..., a composer representing the Romantic era...
724 Preludes, Op. 28 No. 15 “Raindrop”Frederic Chopin
24 Preludes, Op. 28 No. 15 “Raindrop”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Completed in 1839 on the Spanish island of Mallorca…
8Fantasia in C major, Op. 17Robert Schumann
Fantasia in C major, Op. 17Robert Schumannplay_arrow
The Romantic master, Robert Schumann, ...
9Polonaise No. 6 in A-flat major, Op. 53 “Heroic Polonaise”Frederic Chopin
Polonaise No. 6 in A-flat major, Op. 53 “Heroic Polonaise”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Frede…, a composer representing 19th-century Europe
10Waltz No. 15, Op. 39-15 “Waltz of Love”Johannes Brahms
Waltz No. 15, Op. 39-15 “Waltz of Love”Johannes Brahmsplay_arrow
German composer Johannes Brahms, lo…
11Fantaisie-ImpromptuFrederic Chopin
Fantaisie-ImpromptuFrederic Chopinplay_arrow
Frédéric, a composer who represents the Romantic era, …
12Grand Etudes after Paganini, No. 3 ‘La Campanella’Franz Liszt
Grand Etudes after Paganini, No. 3 'La Campanella'Franz Lisztplay_arrow
Franz Liszt, a composer who represents the Romantic era...
13Etude Op.10 No.3 “Farewell”Frederic Chopin
Etude Op.10 No.3 “Farewell”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Characteristics and Learning Value of Chopin's Farewell Etude
14Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: FlyingRobert Schumann
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: FlyingRobert Schumannplay_arrow
German Romantic composer Robert Schu...
1525 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 2 “Arabesque”Johann Burgmüller
25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 2 “Arabesque”Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
Johann Burgmüller from Germany is a chi...
16Prelude, Op. 45 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin
Prelude, Op. 45 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopinplay_arrow
A short piano piece where Chopin’s delicate modulations shine
17Prelude No. 6 in B minor, Op. 28-6Frederic Chopin
Prelude No. 6 in B minor, Op. 28-6Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
A short piece captivating for Chopin’s delicate expression of emotion
18Three Romances, Op. 11 No. 1Clara Schumann
Three Romances, Op. 11 No. 1Clara Schumannplay_arrow
An emotional piano piece imbued with hidden feelings for Clara
19“Butterflies,” Op. 2: No. 10, “Unmasking the Mask”Robert Schumann
“Butterflies,” Op. 2: No. 10, “Unmasking the Mask”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s piano suite, a masterpiece brimming with lyric poetry
20Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumann
Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s heartwarming piano piece
21Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D 960 — Movement III: Allegro vivace con delicatezzaFranz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D 960 — Movement III: Allegro vivace con delicatezzaFranz Schubertplay_arrow
The profound emotion and beauty of Schubert’s masterpieces
2215 Virtuoso Études, Op. 72 No. 2Moritz Moszkowski
15 Virtuoso Études, Op. 72 No. 2Moritz Moszkowskiplay_arrow
A Romantic masterpiece, where virtuosity and expressiveness shine.
23Saltarello in E minor, Op. 23Charles Valentin Alkan
Saltarello in E minor, Op. 23Charles Valentin Alkanplay_arrow
Inspired by traditional Italian dance forms…
24Songs Without Words, Book I, No. 3, Hunter’s Song, Op. 19Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, No. 3, Hunter’s Song, Op. 19Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s passionate hunting piece
25Prelude in D-sharp major, Op. 28 No. 13Frederic Chopin
Prelude in D-sharp major, Op. 28 No. 13Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Chopin’s quiet, introspective piano piece
26“Arpeggio,” No. 4 from the Grandes études de PaganiniFranz Liszt
“Arpeggio,” No. 4 from the Grandes études de PaganiniFranz Lisztplay_arrow
Liszt, Grand Piano Variations on a Theme of Paganini
27Prelude in A minor, Op. 28 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Prelude in A minor, Op. 28 No. 2Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
A mystical prelude in dissonance
28Prelude in C minor, Op. 28 No. 20Frederic Chopin
Prelude in C minor, Op. 28 No. 20Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Chopin piano piece, characterized by funeral-like qualities and emotional expression
29Spanish Suite No. 1, Op. 47 ‘Asturias’Isaac Albéniz
Spanish Suite No. 1, Op. 47 'Asturias'Isaac Albénizplay_arrow
Captivating piano works of the Spanish Suite
30TraumereiRobert Schumann
TraumereiRobert Schumannplay_arrow
A dreamy melody in F major envelops the heart