A Nocturne was original intended to be music inspired by the evening or night-time, but once established the name was given to many evocative works, often relaxed or poetic in nature. Frederic Chopin is one of the most famous composers of Nocturnes, and in total he has 21 pieces of music labelled as Nocturnes. Only 18 Nocturnes were published during Chopin's life. The Nocturne No.20 in C-sharp minor wasn't originally labelled as a Nocturne, but it has all the hallmarks of the form so later publishers called it Nocturne No.20. After a short introduction, the right-hand plays a melodic line while the left accompanies with broken chords. There melody is developed and flows through a number of episodes. The most surprising episode is the middle section which is in 3/4 time whose triplet rhythm in the left-hand seems to give a Spanish quality to the music. The melody returns in an altered format and the piece ends after a series of up and down glissandi. Show You can see the Nocturne No.20 below (by scrolling down past the video), or download PDF Sheet Music, MIDI and MP3 files using the links in the left-hand menu. Here is an alternative video which uses a graphical animation to illustrate the music. The complete set of Chopin Nocturnes is highly recommended for the more advanced pianist and is available in a number of editions, such as the Shirmer edition (which has 19 Nocturnes) from Sheet Music Plus (US) or The Music Room (UK); or the Urtext edition (with all 21 Nocturnes but a little more expensive) from Sheet Music Plus or The Music Room. Free Piano Sheet Music – Nocturne No. 20 in C# Minor, Op. Post. – Chopin Free Piano Sheet Music - Nocturne No. 20 in C# Minor, Op. Post. - Chopin. Enjoy!Nocturne No. 20 in C# Minor, Op. Post. (pdf) Professional Recording Nocturne No. 20 in C# Minor, Op. Post. - 1 Page Version (pdf) Nocturne No. 20 in C# Minor, Op. Post. - 2 Page Version (pdf) Nocturne No. 20 in C# Minor, Op. Post. - 3 Page Version (pdf) Nocturne No. 20 in C# Minor, Op. Post. - Sibelius File Other Key SignaturesA Minor (pdf) B Minor (pdf) C Minor (pdf) D Minor (pdf) E Minor (pdf) F# Minor (pdf) G Minor (pdf) Other ResourcesMore Piano Sheet Music Michael Kravchuk"For over 20 years we have provided legal access to free sheet music. If you use and like Free-scores.com, please consider making a donation." About / Member testimonies Classics for the Developing Pianist, Study GuidePiano solo Alfred Publishing $10.99 - See more - Buy online Pre-shipment lead time: 4 to 6 business days16 Nocturnes for Piano Piano solo Schirmer $10.99 - See more - Buy online Pre-shipment lead time: 24 hours - In StockSheet music books (shipped from Europe) 53 scores found for "Nocturne in C sharp minor" Fr�d�ric Chopin: Nocturne In C Sharp Minor: Piano: Instrumental Work Piano solo [Sheet music] - Intermediate/advanced IMC (International Music Co.) 7.25 GBP - Sold by Musicroom UK Nocturne en ut di�se mineur Opus post. KK IVa, 16 / Nocturne in C-sharp minor Opus post. KK IVa, 16 (Chopin, Fr�d�ric) Deutsch Piano solo [Sheet music] G. Henle 5.30 EUR - Sold by Note4Piano Pre-shipment lead time: 3-10 days - In Stock Supplier Fr�d�ric Chopin: Nocturne No.20 In C Sharp Minor: Piano: Instrumental Work Fran�ais Piano solo [Sheet music] Hamelle 4.25 GBP - Sold by Musicroom UK Pre-shipment lead time: In Stock Franz Liszt: Twenty-One Short Piano Pieces: Piano: Instrumental Album Piano solo - Intermediate/advanced ABRSM Publishing 8.95 GBP - Sold by Musicroom UK Pre-shipment lead time: In StockDigital sheet music (Instant access after purchase)Search on "Nocturne in C sharp minor" in Piano solo What grade is Nocturne in C sharp minor?Nocturne in C sharp minor is one of Chopin's more accessible pieces as well – it's not his easiest, but it's around an RCM grade 9/ABRSM 7 level (Henle level 5).
Is Nocturne in C Minor hard?I have heard many people saying Chopin's Nocturne Op 48 no 1 in C minor is a very hard piece, but is it really that hard? Yes, it is a very hard piece, compared to the other nocturnes, it is very difficult to play convincingly.
Why was Nocturne in C sharp minor written?20 in C sharp minor op. posth a few weeks ago and we have been working hard on various aspects. This Nocturne was composed in 1830 for Chopin's older sister, Ludwika, and was first published 26 years after the composer's death. It is sometimes referred to as the 'Reminiscence' Nocturne.
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