Perfection of cantabile style and delicate charm of ornamentation
A collection of Nocturnes composed by one of the greatest pianists, Frederic Chopin. These solo piano recordings capture the essence of the Romantic era and Chopin’s technical brilliance. Full of trills and embellishments but refined, complex and restrained - timeless.
Best for: Night and romantic scenes.
Piano
No of tracks:
21
Album Code:
007-CCFCN
Frederic Chopin | Nocturnes
1.
Nocturne Op.9, No.1 in B flat major. Larghetto
Melancholy, classic piano layered with trills
5:16
2.
Nocturne Op.9, No.2 in E flat major. Andante
Slow, bittersweet piano that soars between highs and lows
3:58
3.
Nocturne Op.9, No.3 in B major. Allegretto
Hopeful, ornate piano with that meanders between intense and optimistic
6:12
4.
Nocturne Op.15, No.1 in F major. Andante cantabile
Sombre solo piano that increases in intensity to whirling climax
3:48
5.
Nocturne Op.15, No.2 in F sharp major. Larghetto
Trilling, rhythmically complex solo piano that bursts into a flowery climax
3:10
6.
Nocturne Op.15, No.3 in G minor. Lento
Plodding, tentative, high piano with colder, sad undertones
3:58
7.
Nocturne Op.27, No.1 in C sharp minor. Larghetto
Starts as rumbling piano and develops into loud, authoritative rolls
4:18
8.
Nocturne Op.27, No.2 in D flat major. Lento sostenuto
Earnest solo piano that blends somber and optimistic
5:09
9.
Nocturne Op.32, No.1 in B major. Andante sostenuto
Hesitant, gentle solo piano, darkening in tone as it progresses.
4:34
10.
Nocturne Op.32, No.2 in A flat major. Lento
Flora, solo piano ripe with flourishes.
4:32
11.
Nocturne Op.37, No.1 in G minor. Lento
Detailed yet subtle piano with a sense of mystery
6:19
12.
Nocturne Op.37, No.2 in G major. Andante
Warm, decisive solo piano that conjures images of dance.
5:55
13.
Nocturne Op.48, No.1 in C minor. Lento
Marching solo piano that gradually builds to become dynamic
6:03
14.
Nocturne Op.48, No.2 in F sharp minor. Andantino
Thoughtful, trill-filled with slow, deliberate builds.
6:43
16.
Nocturne Op.55, No.2 in E flat major. Lento sostenuto
Solo piano tracks that blends major and minor into bittersweetness
4:59
17.
Nocturne Op.62, No.1 in B major. Andante
Heartfelt solo piano that listens like a love song
6:12
18.
Nocturne Op.62, No.2 in E major. Lento
Contemplative solo piano that wanders into a playful climax
6:00
19.
Nocturne Op.72, No.1 in E minor. Andante
Haunting, steady embodying the Romantic era
3:24
20.
Nocturne Op.posth in C minor. Andante sostenuto
Delicate, contemplative that unwinds slowly
2:39
21.
Nocturne Op. posth in C sharp minor. Lento con gran espressione
Swirling, sad solo piano with a touch of hope at the end
4:05