Fantasy on Polish Airs in A major, op. 13
Fantasia Piano solo
In brief

This fantasy on Polish airs in A major alternates dancing, flashy episodes with more singing, nostalgic passages, producing an effect that shifts between brilliance and introspection rather than being merely "emotional." Technically, expect challenges from Passages rapides (2.5/5) — requiring precise fingering and wrist control to keep rapid figures clear — and from Ornaments (Ornements romantiques) (2.5/5) — needing flexible execution of mordents and appoggiaturas to sustain the melodic line without weighing down the phrasing. With the period listed as unknown, caution is appropriate; it is a solo piano fantasy that belongs to Chopin's Romantic piano output rather than to his chamber or orchestral works. I do not provide a reference recording because I am not fully certain of a specific, widely recognized performance for this exact piece.

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81/100
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Likely range : 69–93/100
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Exam grade
About grade 8

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Relative difficulty
93%
Among Frédéric Chopin
97%
Era
89%
Genre
Estimated skills
Interpretation
Dynamics
1
Ornaments
Romantic ornaments
1
Technique
Fast passages
1
Technique
General technique
1
Rhythm
Tempo rubato
1
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