Description
Composed around 1830 when Chopin was still in his teens, this C-sharp minor nocturne was only published after his death, yet its long, wistful melodic lines already hint at the mature lyrical style to come. The middle section shifts in mood before the piece settles into a quiet close, with control over soft dynamics and rubato proving essential to a convincing performance.
One of Chopin's signature genres — beautiful, lyrical piano pieces that evoke the stillness and poetry of the night.
About the Composer
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Frederic Chopin was born in Poland and made his career in Paris, remaining unusual among great composers for writing almost exclusively for piano. He poured his longing for his homeland into mazurkas and polonaises, while his ballades and etudes combine poetic melody with harmonic innovation. This site includes 131 of his works, including the "Revolutionary" Etude, Op. 10, No. 12, and Ballades No. 1 and No. 4.
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