The Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20, is a composition for solo piano written by Frédéric Chopin between 1831 and 1832 (which is Chopin's first scherzo) and dedicated to Thomas Albrecht. The tempo marking is Presto con fuoco. The piece is dark, dramatic, and lively. It is complex and considered to be one of Chopin's more difficult works.
Tempo | Presto con fuoco |
First published | 1835 |
Type | Scherzo |
Tonality | B Minor |
Catalogue | Op. 20 |
Instruments | Piano |
Autotranslations beta |
Frédéric Chopin: Scherzo n°1 en si mineur, Op. 20 Fryderyk Chopin: Scherzo n. 1 in si minore, Op. 20 Frédéric Chopin: Scherzo Nr. 1 h-moll, Op. 20 |