Frederic Chopin 1810-1849 was a virtuosic pianist and composer of the Romantic Era who wrote primarily for solo piano. His piano pieces include Mazurkas (dances), Nocturnes (evening pieces), Waltz (dances), Preludes, (introductory pieces) and Etudes (study pieces). This is Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor Op. 28, No. 4. It’s characterized by a continuous pedaling, repeated chordal base, lyric melody, rubato, and dramatic dynamic changes.