Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) composed the Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 when he was about twenty years old. The piece opens with a heartfelt melody which is heard again several times. With each repetition, it is increasingly embellished with decorative ornamentation. Cellist David Popper (1843-1914) wrote the transcription for cello and piano being performed on today’s program. This was a regularly performed showpiece by several famous early 20th cellists including Pablo Casals and Emanuel Feuermann.Benjamin Lash
Classical Music | Cello Music
Frédéric Chopin
Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2, E flat major Play
Recorded on 04/03/2013, uploaded on 09/17/2013
Musician's or Publisher's Notes
Transcribed by David Popper
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) composed the Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 when he was about twenty years old. The piece opens with a heartfelt melody which is heard again several times. With each repetition, it is increasingly embellished with decorative ornamentation. Cellist David Popper (1843-1914) wrote the transcription for cello and piano being performed on today’s program. This was a regularly performed showpiece by several famous early 20th cellists including Pablo Casals and Emanuel Feuermann. Benjamin Lash
More music by Frédéric Chopin
Mazurka Op. 33 No. 1 in g-sharp minor
Waltz Op 34 N° 2
Mazurka Op 67 N° 4
Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2
Prelude in F major, Op. 28, No. 23, Moderato
Impromptu no. 3 in G-flat major, op. 51
Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60
Mazurka Op 63 N° 2
Fantasy, Op. 49
Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66
Performances by same musician(s)
Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70
Sonata No. 6 for Cello in A
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1
Classical Music for the Internet Era™
Courtesy of International Music Foundation.