How did Chopin write his Nocturnes?

They are piano miniatures among the most well known and most beautiful of Chopin's works. The genre of the piano nocturne was created by the Irish composer and pianist John Field (1782-1837), to whom Chopin referred. read more

Although Chopin did not invent the nocturne, he popularized and expanded on it, building on the form developed by Irish composer John Field. Chopin's nocturnes numbered 1 to 18 were published during his lifetime, in twos or threes, in the order of composition. read more

In truth, he fell in love with Maria Wodzińska who inspired his creativity. However, he had a background in developing other works prior. I would credit his love for Maria. read more

Chopin's works from his first years in Paris include the Nocturnes of Opp. 9 and 15 (1830-32), the 12 Etudes, Op. 25 (1835-37), dedicated to Liszt's mistress, the Comtesse Marie d'Agoult, the Scherzo in B-flat minor, Op. 31 (1837), the Sonata in B-flat minor, Op. 35 (1837), and the G minor Ballade, Op. 23. read more