(PWM). Contains Polonaises from Op. 26, Op. 40 (including two versions of Op. 40, No. 1), Op. 44, Op. 53, and Op. 61. The Polonaises are inspired by Polish trad

(PWM). In his "Ballades" Chopin created a new, typically Romantic genre not known in earlier instrumental music. Includes the four Ballades: No. 1 in minor, Op.

One of the most important national dances of Poland, the polonaise's majestic and ceremonial character allowed Chopin to express his own patriotism. This volume