The only "Lullaby" by Chopin, the poet of the piano

Chopin, a representative composer of the early Romantic period, was also a master pianist.

As a result, all of the piano pieces he left behind are characterized by very beautiful melodies.

He composed many different types of music, including nocturnes and waltzes, but this is the only lullaby he has composed.

It was written in 1844 under the title "Variations," later changed to "Lullaby."

Although the composition is simple, the piano melody is delicate, deep, and relaxed, so it is recommended to listen to it before going to bed at night when you want to sleep soundly until morning.

Berceuse in D-flat major, Op.57

Piano Magician Liszt's "Consolation No. 3"

The Hungarian-born Liszt is famous as a composer of symphonic poems, but he was also an exceptionally skilled pianist.

He was a precocious genius, and was already giving concerts in his early teens.

"Consolation" means "comfort" in Japanese. The six pieces were composed between 1844 and 1849.

All of the songs have a relaxed and laid back atmosphere, and as the title suggests, they are "comforting" pieces.

The clear and pure No. 3 is the best known. Perfect for when you're feeling a little blue.

English title: Consolation No.3

"Sad Bird" by 20th century Spanish composer Mompou

Maupou, renowned as a composer of short pieces, is from Catalonia, Spain.

"Sad Bird" (Spanish: Pájaro triste) is the second piece in "Inner Impressions" (Spanish: Impresiones intimas), composed between 1911 and 1914.

This song, in 3/4 time, is a quiet yet profound piece.

Listening to this song at dusk, when you're feeling the fatigue of the day, while looking out the window at the scenery outside, will double the soothing effect.

English title: Intimate Impressions No.5 Sad Bird

Hungarian composer Kodaly's "Székely Folk Songs No. 1"

Sibelius, who celebrated the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2015, left behind many works characterized by the clear melodies of his native Scandinavia.

"Five Pieces (Tree Suite)", released in 1941, consists of five pieces each named after a tree.

The fifth song, "Mountain Fir Tree," is a wonderful song that, if you close your eyes and listen to it, brings to mind the image of a fir tree quietly standing in the winter snow.

Perfect for when you want to enjoy a quiet and relaxing moment by yourself, while enjoying a drink.

English title: No.5 The Spruce from 5 Pieces Op.75

The secret to the richness of the piano's sound

A piano typically has 88 keys and a range of 7 and a quarter octaves.

This range is comparable to that of an orchestra, and one of the secrets to the deep music that the piano can produce is its wide range.

Another secret is the richness of the piano's overtones. Overtones are sounds with frequencies that are integer multiples of a single note.

The sound of the piano contains a variety of frequencies, which gives the sound depth.

Why not try being soothed by the rich sounds of the piano?

● Relaxing classical piano CD

Healing Chopin