The Polish Fantasy in G sharp minor, Op.19 (French: Fantaisie polonaise sur des thèmes originaux), is a work for piano and orchestra composed in 1893 by Ignacy Jan Paderewski. It was first performed at the Norwich FestivalinEngland the same year, where it achieved success and became a frequent addition to Paderewswki's concert repertoire.[1] It is characterized by expressive themes, drawing influences from Polish folk music, and was often played by Paderewski at his concerts to remind audiences of the existence of then-occupied Poland.[2]
The work was dedicated to Princess Rachel de Brancovan.
The piece is scored for solo piano, piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, and strings. A typical performance lasts around 21 minutes.
Although one piece, the Fantasy can be divided into four distinct movements:
Throughout it, one can hear rhythms of numerous Polish folk dances, including those of an oberek, a krakowiak, and a modified polonaiseinduple meter.
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