In the leading part the stile brillant is displayed in a version most in agreement with its name - it is brilliant, showy and spectacular. The central section is in the character of a nocturne, Andante spinato, and creates a subtle mood that is destroyed by the stormy rhythms of the polonaise. This work is often performed without the orchestra – the Andante spinato was immediately prepared for piano solo.
Critical source-edition edited by Jan Ekier and Paweł Kamiński based on manuscripts, copies approved by Chopin himself, and first editions. Its purpose is to present the works of Chopin in authentic form.
- Performance commentary by: Jan Ekier, Paweł Kamiński
- Source commentary by: Jan Ekier, Paweł Kamiński
- Cover Design: Maria Ekier
- Editor: Jan Ekier, Paweł Kamiński
- Editor of graphic design: Maria Ekier
- Series: Chopin, WN (ed. Ekier)
- Language of edition: eng, pol
- Number of pages: 44
- Cover: softcover
- Type: instrumental solo
- Size: N4 vertical (235x305 mm)
Table of contents:
Chopin Fryderyk |
Polonaise in E flat major Op. 22. Andante spianato |
Chopin Fryderyk |
Polonaise in E flat major Op. 22. Polonaise |