Frederic Chopin ： Polonaise no.1 cis-moll Op.26-1

Chopin’s Polonaise No. 1 is built on the dotted rhythms and grounded triple meter characteristic of the polonaise, contrasting a highly charged main section with lyrical passages that relax the flow. Powerful chords and movement in the bass drive the music forward, while the passages in which the melody emerges call for delicate shaping. When material from the main section returns, the preservation of the opening’s momentum and the sense of large-scale structure become important points of interest. In performance, it is essential to keep the left-hand rhythm clear and bring the right-hand melody to the fore over the inner voices and accompaniment. Use a broad dynamic range, while changing the pedal carefully with the harmonic movement so that the sound does not become blurred.