Chopin, Frédéric – Nocturnes CW VII

Description

In accordance with the tradition of the genre, these are characterised by sentimentality, intimacy and programmatic tendencies. Characteristic for them is a turbulent middle section and a richly ornamented reprise. However, variability of dynamics and musical course are not appropriate for nocturnes, rather holding on to a particular mood, full of expectation or the past brought to the present.

Contents

1. Nocturne B flat minor op.9/1
2. Nocturne E flat major op.9/2
3. Nocturne B major op.9/3
4. Nocturne F major op.15/1
5. Nocturne F sharp major op.15/2
6. Nocturne G minor op.15/3
7. Nocturne C sharp minor op.27/1
8. Nocturne D flat major op.27/2
9. Nocturne B major op.32/1
10. Nocturne A flat major op.32/2
11. Nocturne G minor op.37/1
12. Nocturne G major op.37/2
13. Nocturne C minor op.48/1
14. Nocturne F sharp minor op.48/2
15. Nocturne F minor op.55/1
16. Nocturne E flat major op.55/2
17. Nocturne B flat major op.62/1
18. Nocturne E major op.62/2
19. Nocturne E minor op.72/1