{"product_id":"chopin-polonaises-vol-1","title":"CHOPIN: Polonaises, Vol. 1","description":"The Polonaise in C-sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1 and the Polonaise in E-flat minor, Op. 26 No. 2 were composed by Fr�d�ric Chopin in 1836. Both of them were dedicated to Josef Dessauer. Both Polonaises require considerable technique and stamina to be performed well. The Polonaise opens with a fiery Allegro appasionato 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. This polonaise is very diverse in textures, dynamics, and moods, and sometimes is considered one of the best polonaises by Chopin.","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":52021636235544,"sku":"636943453421","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/284304.jpg?v=1777955385","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/chopin-polonaises-vol-1","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}