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Nineteen Nocturnes: Piano Book

Nineteen Nocturnes: Piano Book

From the First Critically Revised Complete Edition

By Frédéric Chopin / ed. Franz Liszt

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Chopin wrote the nocturnes, short pieces for solo piano, between 1827 and 1846. They are considered among the finest short solo works for piano. Although Chopin did not invent the nocturne, he popularized and expanded on it, building on the form developed by Irish composer John Field. This volume is "from the first, critically revised, complete edition."

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Series: Kalmus Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 76
ISBN10: 0-7692-4153-0
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-4153-1
UPC: 029156219180
SKU: 00-K03329

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About the Composer: Frédéric Chopin

Frédéric Chopin (1810, 1849) was a Polish composer and pianist who fundamentally transformed solo piano music during the Romantic era. He elevated the instrument's lyrical and technical possibilities through works that balanced virtuosity with intimate expression, establishing himself as one of the most influential composers of the nineteenth century.

Chopin's approach to composition prioritized singing melody and harmonic innovation. His nocturnes, in particular, showcase his gift for creating sustained vocal lines over accompaniment textures, a quality that made these pieces central to the Romantic piano repertoire and influenced generations of composers and performers who followed.

Why we love this

Nocturnes demand genuine musicianship from pianists; they cannot be rushed or played mechanically. The collection's span from opus 9 through opus 72 reveals Chopin's evolving harmonic language and structural sophistication, making this a natural pedagogical progression for advanced students exploring what sustained lyricism on the piano actually means.

What to expect

Intimate and introspective, these pieces create space for the pianist to shape melody with the kind of control and personal expression that distinguishes genuine artistry. The writing invites both restraint and emotional depth, never asking for explosive virtuosity but always demanding sensitive ears and a singing touch.

Who it's for

Advanced pianists preparing for competitions, conservatory auditions, or recitals will find essential repertoire here. This collection also serves teachers building a student's understanding of Romantic lyricism and historical keyboard writing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build the accompanying figures as active voices rather than mere accompaniment; this prevents the texture from becoming rhythmically sluggish, which is the most common pitfall in these pieces.
  • Honor Chopin's ornamentations without exaggerating them. They are part of the melodic line's contour, not decorative afterthoughts.
  • Differentiate between the freedom allowed in the melody and the structural stability needed in the accompaniment; rubato in the right hand needs a secure foundation beneath it.
  • Study the dynamic arc of each nocturne across its full form. Many seem static until you recognize how subtly Chopin reshapes material through dynamic and textural nuance rather than obvious contrast.

How to use it

Feature a single nocturne as a recital anchor, or program two contrasting selections back-to-back to showcase Chopin's range across the collection. These pieces also pair naturally with art song on a themed concert about the Romantic miniature.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining rhythmic independence between hands while performing rubato
  • Shaping long melodic lines across extended phrases without textual support
  • Voicing and balancing complex left-hand accompaniment patterns
  • Interpreting nineteenth-century harmonic language and chromatic voice leading
  • Sustaining emotional focus across pieces without dramatic gesture or loud orchestration

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