Rondo in C minor, Op. 1 by Frédéric Chopin

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Rondo in C minor, Op. 1 is a rondo by Frédéric Chopin from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 8, an estimate.

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rondo
Romantic
grand
playful
block chords

Also known as Rondeau compose pour le Pianoforte; Rondo..

History

A low, punctuated opening makes this rondo announce itself before the decoration starts. Listen for the difference between a clear gesture and a busy surface.

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How to practise it

Let each chord speak together, then release enough weight for the next gesture.

How hard is it

Level 8, estimated

The opening alternates quarter and eighth values against low chordal attacks, and the long encoded span demands sustained control of transitions.

About this piece

Interpretive sketch of Frédéric Chopin, an illustration and not a verified likeness — An illustration, not a portrait

Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: chopinscores.org
Credit: First Editions of Fryderyk Chopin's Music Copyright 2017-2021 The Fryderyk Chopin Institute (https://nifc.pl) Website: https://chopinscores.org Digital scores: https://github.com/pl-wnifc/humdrum-chopin-first-editions License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Prelude in A major, Op. 28 No. 7Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Level 7, estimatedWith Maestro
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Rondo in C minor, Op. 1