Ballade No. 2 in F major

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:associated_with Chopin's emotional depth
Chopin's national identity
gptkbp:challenges high level of piano technique
gptkbp:character expressive and lyrical
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Frédéric_Chopin
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in piano repertoire
gptkbp:dedication To the memory of a great artist
gptkbp:duration approximately 8-10 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance 1840
gptkbp:form ballade
gptkbp:genre classical music
gptkbp:highlights for its thematic development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ballade No. 2 in F major
gptkbp:influenced later composers
gptkbp:influences Romantic music
gptkbp:inspiration the poetry of Adam Mickiewicz
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for for its lyrical beauty
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in in music theory courses
for its emotional impact
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in for its emotional range
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with with Polish nationalism
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to to other Chopin ballades
gptkbp:is_often_described_as as a masterpiece
as a technical challenge for pianists
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in in musicology literature
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in in concert programs
in Chopin festivals
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in in popular culture
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in as a narrative piece
as a reflection of Chopin's life experiences
gptkbp:is_often_used_in in music festivals
in recitals
in piano competitions
gptkbp:is_studied_in in advanced piano studies
gptkbp:key F major
gptkbp:notable_features lyrical melodies
dramatic contrasts
virtuosic passages
gptkbp:notable_recordings by Daniel Barenboim
by Martha Argerich
by Vladimir Ashkenazy
by Arthur Rubinstein
by Maurizio Pollini
gptkbp:often_includes in piano anthologies
gptkbp:often_noted for its harmonic complexity
gptkbp:often_recognized as a significant contribution to piano literature
gptkbp:opus_number Op. 38
gptkbp:performed_by many classical pianists
gptkbp:published 1840
gptkbp:recordings widely recorded
gptkbp:structure ABA form
gptkbp:style Romantic style
gptkbp:year_composed 1839
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Piano_Ballade_in_G_minor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6