2 Editions of Frédéric Chopin - Étude in E Major, Op. 10 No. 3
This étude focuses on legato phrasing and expressive dynamics, requiring precise control of touch and pedal. Its middle section introduces rapid figurations contrasting the serene main theme.
One of Chopin's most iconic piano preludes, nicknamed "Tristesse" (Sadness) for its melancholic melody, though Chopin himself reportedly disliked programmatic interpretations of his works.
Chopin's Étude Op. 10, No. 3 in E major is a slow, cantabile study for piano known for its beautiful and melancholic melody. Although officially in E major, it is famously nicknamed "Tristesse" (French for "sadness") for its expressive, sorrowful character. Ironically, Chopin himself reportedly said of this piece, "Never in my life have I written another such melody," though he disliked descriptive titles for his works. The étude requires sensitive touch and control to balance its singing melody against the accompanying harmonies.
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