Remarkably, this is the only piece of Chopin solo piano music that has been a permanent fixture of the Classic FM Hall of Fame since its inception in 1996. As with the concertos, this particular ...

The idea of writing a work of concert music with an introduction had been born before Chopin left Warsaw. He started from the Polonaise, leaving the introduction till later, and commented jokingly on ...

Brandon Taylor Q&A: “My theme tune is Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major. It’s melancholy and very gay” The author on Northrop Frye, the joy of drafts, and the dubious enterprise of idolising political ...

When Frédéric Chopin composed the Nocturnes, Op. 9 between 1830 and 1832, when he was around 20 years old, the only way for listeners to hear them was through a live pianist. Nearly two centuries ...

A note-by-note documentation of the struggles in playing a gorgeous Nocturne... This is all VERY relatable. In a moment of brilliant inspiration, pianist Raymond Feng thought it a great idea to link ...

COLONIE -- It's said that prodigy inspires prodigy, and that could certainly be said about piano player David Luo. Chopin competition Winners of the 10th annual Frederic Chopin Piano Competition at ...