As the last day of the Chopin Piano Series, I thought I would post a piece which is probably one of Chopin's most important and popular works: Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7eUSFsn28
The term ballade comes from French poetry in the mid 19th century and Chopin's four ballades were possibly inspired by poetry by Adam Mickiewicz. Chopin created a new form of music unlike any other when he composed the ballades.
This work has very distinct moods that are so varying: a somber waltz, singing theme, and, of course, the very difficult and fast coda.
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