Nocturnes Op. 32 (Chopin)

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The Nocturnes, Op. 32 are a set of two nocturnes composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1837. The nocturnes were dedicated to Madame Camile de Birling.

[edit] Nocturne in B major, Op. 32, No. 1

This nocturne is in rondo form. Although not too technically demanding, the nocturne contains an advanced structure. The nocturne utilises a Picardy third in the coda.

[edit] Nocturne in A flat major, Op. 32, No. 2

This nocturne is in ternary form with the central section in F minor. The nocturne is among the works of Chopin orchestrated in the ballet Les Sylphides.

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