why i think this is chopin's darkest nocturne

why i think this is chopin's darkest nocturne

Chopin's nocturne Op.27 No.1. One of the eeriest beginnings to a piece of music with a hollowed accompaniment in the LH and a slow stepwise melody that plays on a chromatic movement E-E#-F#. i remember it being one of my least liked nocturnes back then because of its strangely ominous atmosphere, especially paired next to its warm and lovely Db nocturne twin. needless to say it eventually grew on me and i still find this opening incredibly interesting. recording (João Pires):    • Chopin Nocturne, op 27 no 1 - Maria João P...