Polonaise in A-flat major

Polonaise in A-flat major, op. 53 or the "Heroic Polonaise" was written by Frédéric Chopin in 1842. It requires extreme virtuosity. Like most of Chopin's pieces, it uses tempo rubato or "robbed time" meaning that the timing of the notes can be "bent" by the performer. It's tempo is Alla polacca e maestoso (like a polonaise and majestic). The form is ternary (ABA), with a 20 second introduction.

Related Topics:
Frédéric Chopin - 1842 - Virtuosity - Tempo rubato

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