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The Nocturnes, Op. 27 are a set of two nocturnes for solo piano composed by Frédéric Chopin. The pieces were composed in 1836[1] and published in 1837. Both nocturnes in this opus are dedicated to Countess d'Appony.
Manuscript to Nocturne Op. 27, No. 2
This publication marked the transition from triplets of nocturnes to contrasting pairs.[2] Whereas the Nocturnes, Op.9 and Op. 15 included three nocturnes each, the remainder of Chopin's nocturnes published during his lifetime were in sets of two.
David Dubal feels that the pieces are "more aptly described as ballades in miniature".[3] Blair Johnson states that these two nocturnes are "two of the most powerful—and famous—nocturnes [Chopin] has ever penned" and that these nocturnes are "virtually unrecognizable" to the nocturne tradition of John Field.[4]
The Nocturne in C-sharp minor, referred to as Nocturne No. 7 in the context of the complete set of Chopin's Nocturnes, is initially marked larghetto and is in 4 4meter, written as common time. It transitions to più mosso (more movement) in measure 29, along with a time signature change to 3 4 meter. The piece returns to its original tempo and meter in measure 84, and ends in an adagio beginning in measure 99. The piece is 101 measures long and written in ternary form with coda; the primary theme is introduced, followed by a secondary theme and a repetition of the first.
The opening alternates between major and minor and uses wide arpeggios, commonly found in other nocturnes as well, in the left hand; such arpeggios require a wide left hand to play smoothly. James Huneker commented that the piece is "a masterpiece",[5] pointing to the "morbid, persistent melody" of the left hand.[5] The più mosso uses mostly triplets in the left-hand and modulates to A♭ major in measure 49. It ends with a cadenza before transitioning back to the primary theme. For David Dubal, the più mosso has a "restless, vehement power".[6] Huneker also likens the più mosso to a work by Beethoven due to the agitated nature of this section.[5] The coda "reminds the listener of Chopin's seemingly inexhaustible prodigality" according to Dubal[6] while Huneker calls it a "surprising climax followed by sunshine" before returning to the opening theme.[5]
The Nocturne in D-flat major, referred to as Nocturne No. 8 in the context of the complete set of Chopin's Nocturnes, is one of Chopin's more popular compositions. It is initially marked as lentosostenuto and is in 6 8 meter. It consists of two strophes, repeated in increasingly complex variations. The piece is 77 measures long.
Blair Johnston calls the main cadence, near the end of the piece, "one of the most glorious moments in Chopin's entire output".[4] Johnston also calls the piece "one of [Chopin's] most graceful essays in fioritura ornamental practices".[4] Huneker states that the piece "really contains but one subject, and is a song of the sweet summer of two souls, for there is obviously meaning in the duality of voices."[7] The piece contains a harmony of broken chords which is played with the left hand, a habit Chopin had when composing his nocturnes,[8] while the right hand plays the main melody, often with the addition of a second voice. Various sections consisting of grace notes and polyrhythms add to the delicate and somewhat melancholic mood that the piece conveys.
^Huneker, James G. (1966). Chopin : the man and his music. New York: Dover Publ. p. 251. ISBN0-486-21687-X.
^Samson, Jim (2009). "Nocturne in D flat major, Op 27 No 2". Hyperion Records. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
^Dubal, David (2004). The Art of the Piano: Its Performers, Literature, and Recordings. Pompton Plains, N.J.: Amadeus Press. p. 461. ISBN1-57467-088-3.
^ abcdWoodstra, Chris; Brennan, Gerald; Schrott, Allen (2005). AllMusic Guide to Classical Music. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 287. ISBN0-87930-865-6. Retrieved 21 March 2009.
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This article contains too many quotations Please help summarize the quotations Consider transferring direct quotations to Wikiquote or excerpts to Wikisource January 2015 The Nocturnes Op 27 are a set of two nocturnes for solo piano composed by Frederic Chopin The pieces were composed in 1836 1 and published in 1837 Both nocturnes in this opus are dedicated to Countess d Appony Manuscript to Nocturne Op 27 No 2This publication marked the transition from triplets of nocturnes to contrasting pairs 2 Whereas the Nocturnes Op 9 and Op 15 included three nocturnes each the remainder of Chopin s nocturnes published during his lifetime were in sets of two David Dubal feels that the pieces are more aptly described as ballades in miniature 3 Blair Johnson states that these two nocturnes are two of the most powerful and famous nocturnes Chopin has ever penned and that these nocturnes are virtually unrecognizable to the nocturne tradition of John Field 4 Contents 1 Nocturne in C sharp minor Op 27 No 1 1 1 In theatre 1 2 Excerpts 2 Nocturne in D flat major Op 27 No 2 3 References 4 External linksNocturne in C sharp minor Op 27 No 1 edit nbsp The opening bars of No 1 in C minorThe Nocturne in C sharp minor referred to as Nocturne No 7 in the context of the complete set of Chopin s Nocturnes is initially marked larghetto and is in 44 meter written as common time It transitions to piu mosso more movement in measure 29 along with a time signature change to 34 meter The piece returns to its original tempo and meter in measure 84 and ends in an adagio beginning in measure 99 The piece is 101 measures long and written in ternary form with coda the primary theme is introduced followed by a secondary theme and a repetition of the first The opening alternates between major and minor and uses wide arpeggios commonly found in other nocturnes as well in the left hand such arpeggios require a wide left hand to play smoothly James Huneker commented that the piece is a masterpiece 5 pointing to the morbid persistent melody of the left hand 5 The piu mosso uses mostly triplets in the left hand and modulates to A major in measure 49 It ends with a cadenza before transitioning back to the primary theme For David Dubal the piu mosso has a restless vehement power 6 Huneker also likens the piu mosso to a work by Beethoven due to the agitated nature of this section 5 The coda reminds the listener of Chopin s seemingly inexhaustible prodigality according to Dubal 6 while Huneker calls it a surprising climax followed by sunshine before returning to the opening theme 5 source source In theatre edit The first duet of the ballet In the Night by Jerome Robbins 1970 was choreographed to this piece Excerpts edit nbsp The second theme of No 1 in C minor nbsp Modulation to A majorNocturne in D flat major Op 27 No 2 edit nbsp The opening barsThe Nocturne in D flat major referred to as Nocturne No 8 in the context of the complete set of Chopin s Nocturnes is one of Chopin s more popular compositions It is initially marked as lento sostenuto and is in 68 meter It consists of two strophes repeated in increasingly complex variations The piece is 77 measures long source source nbsp Some of the highly intricate ornamentation in No 2Blair Johnston calls the main cadence near the end of the piece one of the most glorious moments in Chopin s entire output 4 Johnston also calls the piece one of Chopin s most graceful essays in fioritura ornamental practices 4 Huneker states that the piece really contains but one subject and is a song of the sweet summer of two souls for there is obviously meaning in the duality of voices 7 The piece contains a harmony of broken chords which is played with the left hand a habit Chopin had when composing his nocturnes 8 while the right hand plays the main melody often with the addition of a second voice Various sections consisting of grace notes and polyrhythms add to the delicate and somewhat melancholic mood that the piece conveys The piece occasionally has been featured in popular culture such as in the 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me 4 9 the 1998 Russian film The Barber of Siberia and the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal 10 References edit Huneker James G 1966 Chopin the man and his music New York Dover Publ p 251 ISBN 0 486 21687 X Samson Jim 2009 Nocturne in D flat major Op 27 No 2 Hyperion Records Retrieved 2009 10 07 Dubal David 2004 The Art of the Piano Its Performers Literature and Recordings Pompton Plains N J Amadeus Press p 461 ISBN 1 57467 088 3 a b c d Woodstra Chris Brennan Gerald Schrott Allen 2005 AllMusic Guide to Classical Music Hal Leonard Corporation p 287 ISBN 0 87930 865 6 Retrieved 21 March 2009 a b c d Huneker 1966 p 259 a b Dubal 2004 p 463 Huneker 1966 p 260 Narodowy Instytut Fryderyka Chopina Trivia The Spy Who Loved Me James Bond Museum Retrieved 2009 03 30 Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal n 2454External links editNocturnes Op 27 Scores at the International Music Score Library Project 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