Fantaisie in F minor (Chopin)

Frédéric Chopin's Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49, is a single-movement work for the piano, composed in 1841, when he was 31 years old.[1] From Chopin's letters it is known that he used the name "fantasy" to show some sort of freedom from rules and give a Romantic expression.[1] Frédéric Chopin continued the tradition of a self-contained movement in his Fantaisie.[2]

Form

This work belongs to the Fantasy form, a composition free in form and inspiration.[2] It begins with a solemn marching theme that eventually plunges into a passionate and virtuosic section, still with elements of marching, but more triumphant and positive in mood. About halfway through the piece occurs a slow and sombre chorale-like section, before the previous section is restated. After a short, quiet and sweet statement followed by a final flourish the work cadences in the major key.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fryderyk Chopin - Information Centre - Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49 - Genres". en.chopin.nifc.pl. 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "fantasia (music) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia". britannica.com. 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2012. composition free in form and inspiration, usually for an instrumental soloist

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