Recording by Emanuel Ax
Though the work is written in F minor, it starts out in a major key. The troubled melody is very poignant and actually quite touching and addicting. Ax makes the right hand melody sing; the fact that the melody is unstable makes it even more compelling. In the middle of the piece, a whole new melody is introduced: this melody has a very stable chord structure. After this new melody is introduced, Chopin again makes a substantial key change to A Major. Chopin soon changes back to F minor and after repeating the beginning main theme, repeats the theme with some virtuosic variations. This brilliant passage leads to a brief key change to C Major. Then comes the peak virtuoso passage, an absolutely stunning way to end the piece.
This is definitely one of the pieces that I want to learn...Wow! An all-around satisfying piece with both a stirring melody and some challenging passages for the pianist.
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