Description

Frédéric Chopin, one of the greatest piano virtuosos of his era, possessed such mastery that his distinctive Romantic style permeates even his shorter, less technically demanding works like the mazurkas and waltzes. Remarkably, pianists of moderate ability can access Chopin's magical musical realm. This selection offers a progressive introduction to the compositions of this Polish-French master.

Songs / Content

• Waltz a minor KK IVb,11
• Waltz b minor op. post. 69,2
• Prelude c minor op. 28,20
• Prelude b minor op. 28,6
• Prelude e minor op. 28,4
• Mazurka a minor op. 68,2
• Nocturne g minor op. 15,3
• Mazurka B flat major op. 7,1
• Mazurka g minor op. 24,1
• Prelude E major op. 28,9
• Prelude (Raindrop) D flat major op. 28,15
• Mazurka g minor op. 67,2
• Nocturne (version 1) c sharp minor KK IVa,16
• Funeral March (Marche funèbre) from Piano Sonata op. 35
• Waltz c sharp minor op. 64,2
• Nocturne E flat major op. 9,2
• Polonaise (Dramatique) c sharp minor op. 26,1