The Nocturnes, Op. 27 are two of the most famous solo piano pieces by Frédéric Chopin and often claimed to be among the best of all of his compositions.[1] The piece was composed in 1836 and published in 1837. Both were dedicated to Countess d'Appony.
Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1
editThe Nocturne in C-sharp Minor is initially marked larghetto and is in 4/4 meter. It transitions to più mosso in measure 29. It is written in ternary form, with coda; the primary theme is introduced, followed by a secondary theme, and then a repetition of the first.
The opening alternates between major and minor and uses arpeggios, commonly found in other nocturnes as well, in the left-hand. It sounds "morbid and intentionally grating" and the effect is superior to that of any other nocturne.[1]
Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2
editThe Nocturne in D-flat Major is written in binary form.
References
edit- ^ a b Woodstra, Chris (2005). AllMusic Guide to Classical Music. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 287. ISBN 0879308656. Retrieved 21 March 2009.
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External links
edit- Nocturnes, Op.27: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project