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. The piece is almost entirely played forte or louder, which makes for a bombastic performance.
| Date of composition | 1838 |
| Type | Polonaise |
| Tonality | C Minor |
| Catalogue | Op. 40/2 |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Arrangements |
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Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov: Chopiniana (Les Sylphides), after piano pieces by Chopin, Op. 46
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| Autotranslations beta |
Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise en do mineur, Op. 40/2 Fryderyk Chopin: Polonaise in do minore, Op. 40/2 Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise c-moll, Op. 40/2 |