Listen to this when
Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2
For the nights your brain won't clock out: four minutes of Chopin and nothing you have to answer. 🌙
Who it's for
The piece moves in a gently rocking 12/8 pulse, and a steady, unhurried rhythm like this can help lower arousal when the body is still wired from the day.
Restless→Calm
Feelings it meets
What it is
Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2 is a short solo piano piece from his set of three nocturnes, composed 1831–1832 and published in 1832 with a dedication to Marie Pleyel.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); many performances available (search the title plus a pianist's name).
Before you start
Age: All ages
Men seek retreats for themselves, houses in the country, sea-shores, and mountains;Marcus Aurelius, The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Book 4 (tr. George Long)
