Chopin - Raindrop Prelude (Op. 28 No. 15)

Chopin. Raindrop Prelude Op. 28 No. 15. As with all his compositions, Chopin did not give the name to this one himself - rather it had been given to the piece by Chopin's lover, George Sand, while the two were staying at a huge Carthusian monastery in Majorca, an Island off the coast of Spain. According to legend, the monastery (being stuck between rocks and sea) allowed wind and rain inside, causing Chopin's already poor health to deteriorate. Chopin spent a lot of time listening to the repetitive drip-drip-drip of the rain outside, which is said to have inspired the repetitive Ab note throughout the piece. Hope you enjoy this touching performance by SPQ - I hope it's not raining wherever you are, and that you have a beautiful Thursday ♥

Is it heared in Prometheus?

reunion 😔

how many times can you hear G# or A flat?? but it sure works for this piece

Spartans never die.

My Grandfather Pasquale went home to be with the Lord about ten years ago. He lived a long and full life!

“You don’t like rainy days? Then… would you like to create a happy memory that’ll make you like them?”

Chopin composed this piece around 1838- 1839. It's a piano piece famous for its hypnotic, persistent, and repetitive sound, imitating falling rain. The longest of Chopin's 24 preludes , it is characterized by a tranquil beginning and ending, contrasting with a dark, somber middle. A timeless masterpiece. I adore this piece. For me, it's one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Beautifully played.

I think she broke me...

moonraker