Frédéric Chopin
Etude
in C-sharp Minor, Op. 10 No. 4

This passionate and ferocious Etude, nicknamed "Torrent", is a study in rapid notes in both cramped and widespread patterns.

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Etude
Op. 10 No. 4

Key: C-sharp Minor
Year: 1832
Level: 8+
Period: Early Romantic
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Torrent

This passionate and ferocious Etude is something every advanced piano student is likely to tackle on their journey to mastery. It stands as a great example of Chopin’s skill at taking a technical difficulty – in this case, rapid notes in both cramped and widespread patterns – and turning it into an emotionally satisfying tone poem that far transcends the role of a mere exercise. Like most of Chopin’s Etudes it is in ternary, or A-B-A form, rounded off with a great climax marked FFF and a thunderous Coda bringing the piece to a breathtaking close.

Background

Chopin's first set of etudes signifies a complete overhaul of the etude genre, transforming it from technical drudgery to a true art form with rich emotional and musical content, which at the same time takes piano technique to new heights. It was dedicated to Franz Liszt, about whom Chopin reportedly said with regard to the études: “I wish I could steal from him the way he plays them.”


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Piano sheet music and recordings. This piece is from Etudes by Frédéric Chopin: Etude Op. 10 No. 4 in C-sharp Minor (published in 1832) . Level 8+, Period: Early Romantic
Etude Op. 10 No. 4 in C-sharp Minor, by the early romantic composer Frédéric Chopin. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1832 and is included in Etudes by Chopin.