Chopin: Nocturne, Op. 27: No. 2

Highlights Series · 4 Aug, 2025

"Note: In the Highlights Series, I’ll be sharing some performance videos that I really enjoy. My usual habit when listening to classical music is to look for recordings, but YouTube actually has a lot of wonderful performance videos. That’s why I started this series—to keep a record of some of the performances I love."

I discovered this piece when I was watching an interview with Yu Chien Tseng, during which a few tracks from his album were played. One of them was Chopin’s Nocturne, Op. 27: No. 2. That was the first time I ever heard this work, and I was immediately captivated by it. The melody is simple yet exquisitely beautiful, and for a while I couldn't stop listening to it.

Then one day I came across a performance by Maria João Pires. After listening, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calm. Whenever I want to quiet down, I put on her rendition.

This is the interview I saw.