Polonaise in A-flat major "Heroic", Op. 53
by Frédéric Chopin
PianoRomanticPolonaise~7 minprofessional
The "Heroic" Polonaise is Chopin's most triumphant statement of Polish national pride. After a dramatic introduction, the famous main theme enters with unmatched grandeur. The central section features thundering left-hand octaves that have become a benchmark for pianistic stamina and power.
Editions
Henle Verlag
Norbert Müllemann, 2007
Urtext with fingerings by Vladimir Ashkenazy. Faithful to Chopin's autograph.
★★★★★
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PWM / National Edition
Jan Ekier, 1998
The Polish National Edition, considered the most authoritative source for Chopin's polonaises.
★★★★★
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