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The Nocturnes, Op. 9 are a set of three nocturnes for solo piano written by Frédéric Chopin between 1831 and 1832, published in 1832, and dedicated to Madame Marie Pleyel. These were Chopin's first published set of nocturnes. The second nocturne of the work is often regarded as Chopin's most famous piece. [1] [2]
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Chopin's nocturnes carry many similarities with those of Field while at the same time retaining a distinct, unique sound of their own. One aspect of the nocturne that Chopin continued from Field is the use of a song-like melody in the right hand.
The edition provides a new numbering scheme ("WN") for works published after Chopin's death, similar to existing catalogues by Maurice J. E. Brown (B) and Krystyna Kobylańska (KK). Some works have opus numbers assigned after Chopin's death by Julian Fontana, who grouped a number of unpublished piano pieces into eight opus numbers (Op. 66–73 ...
In music, Op. 9 stands for Opus number 9. Compositions that are assigned this number include: Adams – Chamber Symphony; Adès – Living Toys; Bartók – Four Dirges; Beethoven – String Trios, Op. 9; Chopin – Nocturnes, Op. 9; Dohnányi – Symphony No. 1; Kabalevsky – Piano Concerto No. 1
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KK. Vb/9 Lost. Copy of first line made by Chopin's sister Ludwika is extant. It seems this piece is different from the two écossaises belonging to Oskar Kolberg. 3 Marches C-minor, B-flat minor and F minor KK. Vd/1-3 Lost; perhaps includes the Marche funèbre in C minor, Op. posth. 72/2 and the Andante Dolente in B-flat minor Marches "early ...