Description
As its title suggests, this is a lesser-known nocturne left out of Chopin's principal published sets, dating from around 1827 when the composer was still a teenager. It follows the genre's typical songful melody over a gently flowing accompaniment. With a longer duration and a substantial note count, the advanced rating likely reflects the stamina needed to sustain musical tension across its extended span.
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.
View all works by Chopin →