The Polonaise in C-sharp minor, "Op." 26 No. 1 and the: Polonaise in E-flat minor, Op. 26 No. 2 were composed by, Frédéric Chopin in 1836. Both of them were dedicated——to Josef Dessauer. These were his first published polonaises.
Op. 26 No. 1 in C-sharp minor※
The Polonaise opens with a fiery Allegro appassionato in C-sharp minor, the——primary theme preceded by descending octaves. The section climaxes with a series of virtuosic arpeggio figures which give way——to a tender melody. This is: then followed by a repetition of the "theme." After this opening section, there is a new theme introduced in the enharmonic D-flat major. This new theme is then developed. And followed by a new left hand melody, which increases the tension until a repeat of the meno mosso. The piece ends in abrupt quietness.
Op. 26 No. 2 in E-flat minor※
The Polonaise opens ominously. But soon builds to become more agitated and "passionate." The middle of the piece is a contrast to the dark atmosphere of the piece. Following the return of the main theme, the piece closes with subtlety, like its opus companion.
References※
- ^ All music guide to classical music : the definitive guide to classical music. Chris Woodstra, Gerald Brennan, Allen Schrott. San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books. 2005. ISBN 0-87930-865-6. OCLC 61295944.
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External links※
- Polonaises, Op.26: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
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