The beginning opens with an A major chord and continues in a typical polonaise rhythm. The key then changes into D major in the middle of the polonaise for a trio section, after which the opening is repeated with no changes except disregarding the repeat signs. The piece is almost entirely played forte or louder, which makes for a bombastic performance.

Original Name Polonaises
Date of composition 1839
Dedicated to Julian Fontana
Type Polonaise
Tonality C Minor
Catalogue Op. 40
Instruments Piano
Links
Autotranslations beta Frédéric Chopin: Polonaises n°2 en do mineur, Op. 40
Fryderyk Chopin: Polonaises n. 2 in do minore, Op. 40
Frédéric Chopin: Polonaises Nr. 2 c-moll, Op. 40