The Chopin nocturnes consist of 21 pieces for solo piano
written by Frédéric 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.
Chopin's nocturnes numbered 1 to 18 were published during his lifetime, in twos or threes, in the order of composition. However, numbers 19 and 20 were actually written first, prior to Chopin's departure from Poland, but published posthumously. Number 21 was not originally entitled "nocturne" at all,[2] but since its publication in 1870 as such, it is generally included with publications and recordings of the set.
Chopin's nocturnes numbered 1 to 18 were published during his lifetime, in twos or threes, in the order of composition. However, numbers 19 and 20 were actually written first, prior to Chopin's departure from Poland, but published posthumously. Number 21 was not originally entitled "nocturne" at all,[2] but since its publication in 1870 as such, it is generally included with publications and recordings of the set.
Nocturnele lui Chopin consista in 21 de piese pentru pian
scrise de Frédéric Chopin intre 1827 si 1848. Sunt considerate printer cele mai
frumoase solouri de pian si ocupa un loc important in repertoriile contemporane
de concert. Desi Chopin nu a inventat nocturna ca gen musical, el a
popularizat-o si extins-o, construind pe forma dezvoltata de compozitorul
irlandez John Field.
Nocturnele lui Chopin de la 1 la 18 au fost publicate in timpul vietii lui, cate doua sau cate trei, in ordinea compozitiei. Totusi numerele 19 si 20 au fost scrise primele de fapt, inaintea plecarii lui Chopin din Polonia, dar publicate postum. Numarul 21 nu a fost numit “nocturna” in mod original, dar de la publicarea sa din 1870 ca nocturna, asa a ramas ulterior si este in general inclusa cu publicarile si inregistrarile setului.
Nocturnele lui Chopin de la 1 la 18 au fost publicate in timpul vietii lui, cate doua sau cate trei, in ordinea compozitiei. Totusi numerele 19 si 20 au fost scrise primele de fapt, inaintea plecarii lui Chopin din Polonia, dar publicate postum. Numarul 21 nu a fost numit “nocturna” in mod original, dar de la publicarea sa din 1870 ca nocturna, asa a ramas ulterior si este in general inclusa cu publicarile si inregistrarile setului.
List of tracks
1. 0:06 Op. 9, No. 1 in B flat minor. Larghetto
2. 5:53 Op. 9, No. 2 in E flat major. Andante
3. 10:29 Op. 9, No. 3 in B major. Allegretto
4. 17:09 Op. 15, No. 1 in F major. Andante cantabile
5. 22:07 Op. 15, No. 2 in F sharp major. Larghetto
6. 25:43 Op. 15, No. 3 in G minor. Lento
7. 30:53 Op. 27, No. 1 in C sharp minor. Larghetto
8. 36:32 Op. 27, No. 2 in D flat major. Lento sostenuto
9. 42:27 Op. 32, No. 1 in B major. Andante sostenuto
10. 47:27 Op. 32, No. 2 in A flat major. Lento
11. 53:01 Op. 37, No. 1 in G minor. Lento
12. 59:51 Op. 37, No. 2 in G major. Andante
13. 1:06:17 Op. 48, No. 1 in C minor. Lento
14. 1:12:25 Op. 48, No. 2 in F sharp minor. Andantino
15. 1:20:11 Op. 55, No. 1 in F minor. Andante
16. 1:25:36 Op. 55, No. 2 in E flat major. Lento
sostenuto
17. 1:31:19 Op. 62, No. 1 in B major. Andante
18. 1:38:51 Op. 62, No. 2 in E major. Lento
19. 1:45:11 Op. 72, No. 1 in E minor. Andante
20. 1:49:19 Op. posth in C sharp minor. Lento con gran
espressione
21. 1:53:18 Op. posth in C minor. Andante sostenuto
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