Frédéric Chopin

1810–1849

A Polish composer and pianist whose output centers on the piano, developing the expressive and technical possibilities of genres including the nocturne, étude, mazurka, polonaise, and ballade.

1 piece · Romantic

Piano Étude

Musical context

Early Romanticism · c. 1800–1850

Following the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, European musical life increasingly included public concerts, domestic piano playing, and a commercial market for printed music. Beethoven’s later works expanded inherited Classical forms, while Schubert, Chopin, and Schumann explored song, intimate piano music, and connections with literature. Romantic approaches grew from Classical traditions even as composers sought new expressive possibilities. Explore the era →

Étude (1)

Frédéric Chopin

Étude in E major “Tristesse”

Op. 10 No. 3

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Piano Romantic