Performance Analysis Of Op.61 In Chopin’s Fantasy Polonaise In A Flat Major

Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin(March 1,1810-October 17,1849),a 19 th century Polish composer and pianist,is one of the most influential piano composers inhistory.He devoted his whole life to the creation of piano works.Based on Polish folk songs and dances,his works are known as "romantic piano poets"."Polish dance" is one of the most important genres of Chopin’s piano works.In 1817,Chopin wrote his first Polish dance,Op.26,the first Polish dance in ascending C minor;in 1846,Chopin wrote his last Polish dance before his death in Paris,Op.61,the fantasy Polish dance in descending a major.The work was born in the mature period of Chopin’s creation.The structure of the work is complex,and the theme materials are numerous,including two styles of nationality and fantasy.This paper explores the creation background,music noumenon and performance skills of the work respectively,and analyzes the interpretation of fantasy elements and performance technical points of the work from the perspective of speed,combining with the analysis of the overall speed layout and gradual speed mark of the work.