Description
The longest and generally the most light-hearted of Chopin's four scherzos, Op.54 lacks the fierce intensity found in its predecessors, favoring lighter figuration in near-constant motion. Its expansive structure calls for a wide range of character within a single movement, making it a substantial, advanced-level work in both length and note density.
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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