The Chopin nocturnes constitute 21 short pieces for solo piano written by Frederic Chopin between 1827 and 1846. They are generally considered among the finest short solo works for the instrument and hold an important place in contemporary concert repertoire. Although Chopin did not invent the nocturne, he popularized and expanded on it, building on the form developed by Irish composer John Field.
The nocturnes numbered 1 to 18 were published during his life, in twos or threes, in the order of composition. Numbers 19 and 20 were actually written first, prior to Chopin's departure from Poland, but published posthumously. Number 20 was not originally entitled "nocturne" at all, but since publication in 1870 as such, is generally included with publications and recordings of the set.
3 Nocturnes, Op 9
3 Nocturnes, Op 15
2 Nocturnes, Op 27
2 Nocturnes, Op 32
2 Nocturnes, Op 37
2 Nocturnes, Op 48
2 Nocturnes, Op 55
2 Nocturnes, Op 62
- ISBN13 9781329780439
- Publish Date 22 December 2015
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 June 2021
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