Chopin Impromptus
Chopin composed four impromptus. They are written for piano solo, and include the famous Fantaisie-Impromptu. These pieces are longer than the nocturnes, but shorter than the ballades and scherzos.
Impromptu Number 1 (Opus 29), in A-flat major, was written in 1837. In George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby, the piece is performed by the title character.
Impromptu Number 2 (Opus 36), in F-sharp major, was written in 1839. The piece, which contains a sweet recurring melody, is one of the few works of the Romantic era in the key of F-sharp major.
Impromptu Number 3 (Opus 51), in G-flat major, was written in 1843. This wonderful piece was actually the last impromptu that Chopin composed.
Impromptu Number 4 (Opus 66), in C-sharp minor, called The Fantaisie-Impromptu, was written in 1834. Although Chopin felt that the piece was unsuitable for publication, it has become popular among pianists and listeners. The melody of the middle section has been used in numerous movies, including I'm Always Chasing Rainbows.
Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849), who wrote mostly for solo piano, is generally considered to be one of the great masters of Romantic music. His work, often sounding like spontaneous improvisation, is characterized by beautiful rhythmic melodies expressive of heart-felt emotion.
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