Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44 (Chopin)
Appearance
The Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44, is a piece for solo piano written by Frédéric Chopin in 1841. It is often referred to as the "tragic" polonaise.[1] The polonaise is dedicated to Princess Ludmilla de Beauveau, a prominent member of the Polish émigré community in Paris.[2]
Despite its title, the polonaise is a composite work in ternary form, with a central mazurka section in A major. A typical performance of the polonaise lasts around eleven minutes.[2]
References
- ^ "Concierto.org - Episode 116: Fryderyk de Goya". Concierto. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ a b Reel, James. "Polonaise for piano No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44, CT. 154". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
External links
- Polonaise Op. 44: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Polonaise Op. 44 on YouTube, performed by Anna Fedorova.