Franz Bendel (March 23, 1833 - July 3, 1874) was born in Schönlinde Bohemia, and not that much is known about this pianist and composer. He studied with Liszt for five years in Weimar, and in 1862 he lived in Berlin and taught at Neue Akadamie der Tonkust. He wrote over 400 compositions, mainly all for piano. He died from typhoid fever while on tour in America, at 41.

Nocturne in D flat major is a very short, sweet little work, reminiscent of Chopin. A simple, if chromatic at times, melody is presented, followed by a short middle section, and back to the main melody. It's simplicity and brevity make this a charming work to listen to.