Alfred Publishing Berceuse, Opus 57 - Chopin/Hinson - Piano - Sheet Music

Composer: Frederic Chopin
Editor: Maurice Hinson
Format: Sheet Music
Instrumentation: Piano
Level: Early Advanced

This impressionistic cradle song was composed by Chopin in 1843 and first performed by the composer in early 1844. It is one of only two pieces by Chopin with a descriptive title, implying that he had definite pictures in his mind while composing it. Berceuse, Op. 57 is centred around a one measure repeating bass figure, and a four measure theme which constantly evolves into a series of imaginative variations. Detailed performance notes are also provided in this informative edition.