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Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 15, No. 2
Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 15, No. 2
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A nocturne is a short composition evoking the mood of nighttime; its quiet, contemplative feeling made it a favorite genre in the 19th century. This example, Op. 15, No. 2 (1833), is from a set of three nocturnes by Polish composer Frédéric Chopin and is performed here by Polish-born American pianist Arthur Rubinstein, who specialized in the works of Chopin. Rubinstein brings out the free, expressive melody so typical of Chopin’s nocturne style.
"Nocturne Op. 15, No. 2" by Frederic Chopin, performed by Artur Rubinstein, from Artur Rubinstein: Mozart, Chopin, Villa-Lobos (Cat.# Ermitage ERM 127) (p)1992 Ermitage. All rights reserved.
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Chopin, Frédéric François; Poland; Romanticism (music); Piano (musical instrument); Rubinstein, Arthur
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