An Analysis and Performance Interpretation of Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantaisie, op.61

• Main Authors: Ke, Niejia, 柯乃嘉
• Other Authors: Wang, Miin-Hwey
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/98d93z

碩士 === 輔仁大學 === 音樂研究所 === 101 === Polonaise-Fantasie was completed in 1846 and was the last piece of Chopin’s to contain both polonaise and fantasia in its title. Chopin thought over how to name this composition several times before finally deciding on incorporating both the polonaise and fantasia into the title. Since the music not only shows polonaise qualities but also contains characteristics of fantasia, this article is an attempt to understand Chopin’s music creation and style through the analysis of relevant information, to compile the sources, development and characteristics of polonaise and fantasia through references, and to discuss the techniques and fashion with which Chopin created this combination of polonaise and fantasia. To conclude, in order to appreciate the suitable interpretation for this masterpiece, one can summarize the content and features of the Polish dances and fantasia by analyzing the structure, harmony, rhythm and melody of Polonaise-Fantasie, which will render an accurate delivery of the spirit and style in performance.