Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 Piano Sheet Music

Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 is one of the most beloved compositions by Polish-French composer and piano virtuoso Frédéric Chopin. Composed in 1832, just before the composer moved to Paris, it epitomizes both Chopin's compositional prowess and the romantic era's emotional profundity.

This piece is classical in form but progressive in harmony. Its technical aspects include:

• It adheres to a loose ternary, or ABA, form. This means that an initial theme (A), is introduced, followed by a contrasting theme (B), before returning to the initial theme (A).
• Notable for its lyrical, song-like melody, soaring over an increasingly intricate accompaniment.
• The expressive depth of the piece comes from its graceful melodies and sophisticated chord progressions.The composer encourages the soloist towards a great deal of rhythmic freedom, known as rubato, particularly in the melodic line.

At OKTAV, we offer an intermediate version of the sheet music for Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2. This version retains the emotive beauty of Chopin's original while being just a little bit more accessible for those not yet equipped to handle the original's complexity. After purchase, you can instantly download the sheet music and embark on your musical journey with one of Chopin's masterpieces.