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Chopin, Frederic : 12 études　Etude No.11 a-moll Op.25-11

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Music ID : 22824
Instrumentation：Piano Solo　
Genre：etude
Total Playing Time：4 min 00 sec
Copyright：Public Domain
etude
Piano Solo
piano solo
a moll

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Author : Imazeki, Shiori

Last Updated: August 7, 2019
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

A minor, 2/2 time, Lento/ Allegro con brio

The opening four measures did not exist in the original composition but were later added at a friend's suggestion.Performing the intricate right-hand passage work presents a challenge. In the main section, the right hand plays continuous passage work, with some exceptions, while the left hand carries the introductory melody. Since the right-hand passage work traverses a wide range of pitches, it demands not only arm movement but also smooth weight transfer of the entire upper body.

This work is also well-known for Chopin's endorsement of the little finger crossing over the thumb to effectively execute passage work.

After the theme is presented nostalgically at the beginning, it abruptly reappears in the main section, intensely presented with passage work. Although the middle section temporarily shifts to a major key, this passionate character permeates the entire piece.

Furthermore, in the 1935 biographical film about Chopin, Farewell Waltz, a scene depicts Chopin impulsively performing this work at a concert immediately after receiving news of Russia's invasion of Warsaw; however, this is a fictional portrayal. While it is true that Chopin was disturbed by the news of the Warsaw invasion, there is no direct connection between this event and the present work.

Writer: Imazeki, Shiori

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