Description
Scherzo No.2 begins with a questioning motif in B-flat minor before expanding into a radiant melody in D-flat major, creating a work of dramatic contrasts. Rapid passages alternate with more lyrical episodes, spanning a wide dynamic range. Among the most frequently performed of the four scherzos, it demands both technical brilliance and dramatic expression.
Works in scherzo form, known for its playful character, including Chopin's four scherzos that blend wit with dramatic power.
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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