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Noturno Op. 1 (Ernesto Nazareth)
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Noturno Op. 1 (Ernesto Nazareth) by Ernesto Nazareth Chamber Music - Digital Sheet Music

By Ernesto Nazareth
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SKU: A0.1646202

By Alexandre Dias. Composed by Ernesto Nazareth. Arranged by Luiz C. Teixeira. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, 21st Century, Chamber, Classical, Early Music. Score. 6 pages. Luiz C Teixeira #1213179. Published by Luiz C Teixeira (A0.1646202).

“Noturno, Op. 1” by Ernesto Nazareth
Overview and Title Meaning
"Noturno" (Nocturne) refers to a genre popularized by composers like John Field and Frédéric Chopin, characterized by a lyrical, expressive, and intimate style evoking the calm of the night.
This being Opus 1 suggests it is Nazareth’s first published work, possibly composed in his early teens or youth. It introduces us to his romantic sensibilities before he fully developed the syncopated Brazilian style he later became famous for.

Musical Characteristics
Style and Influence
"Noturno, Op. 1" is firmly rooted in 19th-century European Romanticism, particularly resembling the Chopin-style nocturne:

Flowing, cantabile right-hand melodies
Rich, arpeggiated left-hand accompaniment
Use of rubato, dynamics, and expressive phrasing
It may not yet show the Afro-Brazilian rhythmic complexity found in Nazareth’s later tangos and maxixes, but it offers glimpses of his emotional depth and melodic elegance.
Melody and Harmony
The melodic line is likely lyrical and singing, resembling a human voice or operatic aria.
Harmonically, expect romantic-era chords, modulations to closely related keys, and sensitive use of dissonance/resolution.
The use of chromaticism and sighing motifs (descending seconds) may evoke melancholy, nostalgia, or longing.
️ Form and Structure
Traditional nocturnes are typically in ternary form (ABA):

A lyrical opening theme (A)
A contrasting middle section, often more agitated or harmonically adventurous (B)
A return to the original theme (A), often with subtle variations
“Noturno, Op. 1” likely follows this model, showcasing Nazareth’s early grasp of form, balance, and contrast.

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