Nocturnes op. 55, Mazurkas op. 56, Berceuse op. 57, Sonata, op. 58

Album by Fryderyk Chopin & Maurizio Pollini

This is a set of solo piano compositions by Fryderyk Chopin, composed and published in the mid-1840s (1844–1845). Characterised by late-period harmonic subtlety and concentrated expressive detail, the works range from intimate lyrical miniatures and Polish dance-inspired pieces to a lullaby-like movement and an expansive sonata, together exemplifying Chopin's mature approach to piano colour, national idiom and formal architecture in his late career.
First released: 25th January 2019

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1
    4:37
  2. 2.
    Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 2
    4:42
  3. 3.
    Mazurka in B Major, Op. 56 No. 1
    4:30
  4. 4.
    Mazurka in C Major, Op. 56 No. 2
    1:40
  5. 5.
    Mazurka in C Minor, Op. 56 No. 3
    5:41
  6. 6.
    Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57
    4:29
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: I. Allegro maestoso
    12:24
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: II. Scherzo (Molto vivace)
    2:31
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: III. Largo
    7:39
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: IV. Finale (Presto non tanto)
    5:14

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