Although Frédéric Chopin was one of the greatest piano virtuosos of his time, even pianists of moderate technical ability can enter into his Romantic, magical realm. His mastery was such that his own, unmistakeable style is tangible even in his shorter, less difficult pieces such as his mazurkas and waltzes. Our selection offers a progressive introduction to the musical language of this Polish-French master.
Waltz KK IVb no. 11 in a minor Waltz op. post. 69 no. 2 in b minor Prélude op. 28 no. 20 in c minor Prélude op. 28 no. 6 in b minor Prélude op. 28 no. 4 in e minor Mazurka op. post. 68 no. 2 in a minor Nocturne op. 15 no. 3 in g minor Mazurka op. 7 no. 1 in B flat major Mazurka op. 24 no. 1 in g minor Prélude op. 28 no. 9 in E major Prélude op. 28 no. 15 in D flat major (Raindrop) Mazurka op. post. 67 no. 2 in g minor Nocturne KK IVa no. 16 in c sharp minor Funeral March from Sonata no. 2 op. 35 in b flat minor Waltz op. 64 no. 2 in c sharp minor Nocturne op. 9 no. 2 in E flat major Polonaise op. 26 no. 1 in c sharp minor
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