Although Chopin composed only one 'Berceuse,' it is a masterpiece, composed in 1844, that, despite its unassuming nature, displays a delicate beauty enriched with sophisticated piano performance techniques.

The piece progresses with a left-hand accompaniment figure, written in simple harmony, that remains largely unchanged; however, the melody, which is varied from a flowing four-bar theme, is adorned with every conceivable soloistic technique. Although small in scale and seemingly a mere charming miniature, every compositional technique incorporated within it is truly exquisite.