Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chopin
gptkb:Frédéric_Chopin
gptkbp:analysis frequently analyzed in musicology
gptkbp:character playful
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Frédéric_Chopin
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later composers
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in classical music
gptkbp:dedication to the Countess Adèle de Franchomme
gptkbp:depth varied emotional expression
gptkbp:duration approximately 8 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance 1838
gptkbp:form scherzo
gptkbp:historical_context subject to various interpretations
part of Chopin's middle period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
gptkbp:influence influenced the development of the scherzo form
gptkbp:influences Romantic music
gptkbp:inspiration Chopin's experiences in Paris
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:key B-flat minor
gptkbp:movement single movement
gptkbp:music_style ABA form with coda
gptkbp:notable_for its lyrical middle section
gptkbp:notable_performance performed by many renowned pianists
gptkbp:notable_recordings numerous recordings available
gptkbp:opus_number 31
gptkbp:performance often performed in concert
considered challenging for pianists
gptkbp:published_by 1839
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Scherzo_No._1_in_B_minor,_Op._20
gptkbp:repertoire standard repertoire for pianists
gptkbp:signature_move Chopin's style
syncopation and rapid passages
gptkbp:style piano solo
gptkbp:technique requires advanced piano technique
gptkbp:thematic_element features thematic transformation
gptkbp:theme contrasting themes throughout
gptkbp:year_composed 1837