Impromptu No. 1 (Chopin) Explained

Frédéric Chopin's Impromptu No. 1 in A major, Op. 29, was composed in 1837.[1]

Music

The impromptu is in ternary form (ABA), the middle being in the key of F minor.[2] A perpetuum mobile in triplets accompanies the piece.

In popular culture

In George du Maurier's novel Trilby, the title character, a singer who can perform only under the influence of hypnosis, performs the Impromptu in A major as a wordless vocalise to end her concerts.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hinson, Maurice. Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire. limited. 194. 2000. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-33646-0.
  2. Book: Huneker, James. Chopin: The Man and His Music . James Huneker. 1909 . C. Scribner's Sons . New York . 238–239.